Top 10 Best Mccracken County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,054 students in Mccracken County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 438 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mccracken County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mccracken County, KY are Concord Elementary School, Lone Oak Elementary School and Reidland Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccracken County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mccracken County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Mccracken County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5184 Hinkleville Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4050
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Lone Oak Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Grades: PK-3
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Reidland Intermediate School
Math: 55% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5349 Benton Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4210
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4210
Grades: 4-5
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Heath Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Grades: 4-5
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Marshall Ave
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4110
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4110
Grades: PK-3
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
Lone Oak Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 53%
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
| 770 students
Rank: #99.
Heath Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1010.
Reidland Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1111.
Clark Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Buckner Lane
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 2,030 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 842 students
Rank: #1414.
Reidland Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5741 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4180
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4180
Grades: PK-3
| 561 students
Rank: #1515.
Paducah Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1616.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: 4-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1717.
Morgan Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 S 28th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcnabb Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Grades: K-12
| 65 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
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 South 6th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Grades: PK
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Ky Technical College
Vocational School
5200 Alben Barkley Dr
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-4991
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-4991
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Mccracken County 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
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Grades: 9-12
| 531 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 schools in Mccracken County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mccracken County, KY are Concord Elementary School, Lone Oak Elementary School and Reidland Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Mccracken County, KY?
22 public schools are located in Mccracken County, KY.
What percentage of students in Mccracken County, KY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mccracken County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mccracken County, KY?
Mccracken County, KY minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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