Top Rankings
Mccracken County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,968 students in Mccracken County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mccracken County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
6,968 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
416 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Mccracken County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.45
# American Indian Students
13 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
108 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
399 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
406 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
5,686 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
82%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
350 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
268
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
578
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
565
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
512
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
473
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
481
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
465
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
510
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
529
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
512
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
570
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
525
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
513
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
459
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
8
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,926 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,177 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,926
$14,203
Spending / Student
$14,177
$13,943
Best Mccracken County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5184 Hinkleville Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4050
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 Marshall Ave
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4110
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4110
Grades: PK-3
| 489 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lone Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Grades: PK-3
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Heath Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Grades: 4-5
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Lone Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 John E. Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4130
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #77.
Heath Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
Reidland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5741 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4180
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4180
Grades: PK-3
| 587 students
Rank: #99.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1010.
Mccracken County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Us Hwy 60
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #1111.
Reidland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1212.
Reidland Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5349 Benton Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4210
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4210
Grades: 4-5
| 222 students
Rank: #1313.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Ky Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5200 Alben Barkley Dr
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-4991
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-4991
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mccracken County School District?
Mccracken County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,968 students.
What is the rank of Mccracken County School District?
Mccracken County School District is ranked #15 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mccracken County School District?
82% of Mccracken County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mccracken County School District?
Mccracken County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mccracken County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,177 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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