St. Charles: Schools & Education
19 public schools serve St. Charles. Madisonville North Hopkins High School is the largest at 1,189 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,358 students.
- ~15 residents per school (vs Kentucky ~392).
K-12 Schools
19 K-12 schools serving the area — about 15 residents per school. 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (19)
| School Districts · Districts | Hopkins County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2,102,860 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 19 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 6,358 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 421 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,612 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.8% |
| Schools Count | 19 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Madisonville Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Madisonville Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Madisonville |
| Nearest College · Phone | 2,708,212,250 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | HOPKINS COUNTY-MADISONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 2,708,252,680 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 425 EAST CENTER STREET, MADISONVILLE KY 42431 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 6.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12