Pillar I
Education is a cornerstone for success in school, work and life. Setting kids on the path to success begins with early intervention, and then, through high-quality education, students can graduate high school prepared for college & career. United Way focuses on long-term solutions and addressing opportunity gaps throughout the cradle-to-career pipeline in order to keep kids on track to graduate prepared for success. Education is divided into two focus areas: Childhood Success and Youth Success. Childhood Success focuses on early intervention and topics such as early grade reading and school readiness, while Youth Success deals with middle grades success, high school graduation, and post-secondary success.
Local Impact
The Christian County School District's Graduation Rate in 2023 improved to 91.3%. Christian County High School was 93.7%. Hopkinsville High School was 92.1%.
The Todd County School District's Graduation Rate in 2023 was 91.1%.
In Trigg County, the Graduation Rate in 2023 was 95.5%.
These numbers are based on the "four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate,' defined as the number of students who graduate in four years with a regular high school diploma divided by the number of students who entered high school four years earlier adjusting for transfers in and out, émigrés and deceased students.
The Fight
At United Way of the Pennyrile, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and succeed—and our partner agencies play a vital role in making that possible. By working together, we help ensure students have the safety, support, and resources they need to thrive in their education. The Christian County Literacy Council fosters a love of reading both inside and outside the classroom through programs like Real Men Read and Community Reader Day, while the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile provides essential testing and tutoring for students facing reading challenges. The Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville offers a safe, engaging environment where learning is both fun and impactful, from hands-on experiences in their FabLab—featuring 3D printing, graphic design, screen printing, and other STEM activities—to workforce readiness programs and required tutoring sessions. The Hopkinsville Family YMCA makes free tutoring accessible to the entire community, and the Armed Services YMCA provides childcare and preschool classes that give military families peace of mind and a strong educational foundation for their children. Together, these agencies help open doors of opportunity, empowering our youth to reach their full potential.