Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,065 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,065 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.67
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
205 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
1,217 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
40%
11%
# White Students
1,207 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
39%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
425 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
241
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
228
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
256
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,249 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,515 is higher than the state median of $13,981. 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
$16,249
$14,242
Spending / Student
$16,515
$13,981
Best Paducah Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary 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
| 608 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Paducah Tilghman High 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
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnabb Elementary 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
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative 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
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 South 6th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,065 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #91 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah Independent School District?
40% of Paducah Independent School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 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 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 $16,515 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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