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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 2 public high schools serving 915 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Kentucky.
Public High Schools in Paducah Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Paducah Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paducah Tilghman High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
3,119 Students
213,811 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
13,266 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
0.44
# American Indian Students
7 Students
292 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,954 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
18,764 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
1,205 Students
24,123 Students
% Black Students
39%
11%
# White Students
1,238 Students
157,131 Students
% White Students
40%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
306 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
438 Students
9,241 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
340
# Students in K Grade:
210
482
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
555
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
508
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
513
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
486
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
584
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
1,858
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
3,099
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
3,889
# 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 High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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