Madisonville Community College, one of the fastest growing community colleges in the nation, offers Associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a variety of academic programs, as well as transfer degrees for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Fall 2009 enrollment: 3,080.  http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/

Murray State University offers a full-service office in Madisonville for students enrolled in the University’s courses and programs. There are a variety of courses and programs available for students who do not have access to the University’s campus in Murray, KY.  Madisonville campus Fall 2009 enrollment: 725  http://www.murraystate.edu/
 
Hopkins County School District is comprised of eight elementary schools for grades kindergarten through fifth grade, four middle schools for grades six through eight, and two high schools for grades nine through twelve. The school district has over 1,000 teachers and boasts 15 high school students selected for the Governor’s Scholars program. Hanson Elementary School has earned the distinction as a “No Child Left Behind” Blue Ribbon School.  http://www.hopkins.k12.ky.us/index.cfm 
 
Dawson Springs Independent School District is comprised of two schools; an elementary school for grades kindergarten through 6th grade, and a Junior/Senior High School for grades seven through twelve.  http://www.dsprings.k12.ky.us/default.aspx 
 
School Counts!  High school graduates completing the School Counts! program can earn up to $1,000 per semester for four semesters toward tuition at Madisonville Community College.  http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/Costs_and_Financial_Aid/School_Counts.aspx