For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,553 students in Tompkinsville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Tompkinsville, KY are Tompkinsville Elementary School, Joe Harrison Carter and Monroe Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkinsville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Tompkinsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Tompkinsville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Co High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Co Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
757 Old Mulkey Road
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Tompkinsville, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Falcon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tompkinsville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Tompkinsville, KY include Tompkinsville Elementary School, Joe Harrison Carter and Monroe Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Tompkinsville?
5 public schools are located in Tompkinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkinsville?
Tompkinsville public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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