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Paducah Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,119 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Paducah Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,119 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Paducah Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.45
# American Indian Students
7 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
1,205 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
39%
11%
# White Students
1,238 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
40%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
438 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
210
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,967 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,229 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,967
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,229
$13,943
Best Paducah Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Buckner Lane
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Morgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 S 28th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Paducah Tilghman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Rank: #44.
Paducah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnabb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Magnet School
1350 South 6th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Grades: PK
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,119 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #92 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah Independent School District?
40% of Paducah Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paducah Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,229 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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