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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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,103 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,103 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
86%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.2%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2006–2022. View full 26-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
39%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
39%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,324 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,918 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$74 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,324
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,918
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Paducah Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Buckner Lane
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Paducah Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Paducah Tilghman High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Mcnabb Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Washington Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Gr: PK | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,103 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #104 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah Independent School District?
39% of Paducah Independent School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paducah Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,918 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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