For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,920 students in Paducah, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Paducah, KY are Mccracken Regional School, Mccracken County High School and Paducah Tilghman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paducah, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Paducah have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Paducah, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccracken County High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Paducah, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Mccracken County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
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
| 1,989 students
Rank: #33.
Paducah Tilghman High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paducah Area Technology Center
Vocational School
500 South 25th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Paducah, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1350 S 6th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Cumberland Hall Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 Berger Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
1250 Husbands Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
225 John East Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paducah, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Paducah, KY include Mccracken Regional School, Mccracken County High School and Paducah Tilghman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paducah, KY?
5 public high schools are located in Paducah, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah, KY?
Paducah, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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