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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,081 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,081 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
43,431 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
77%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.44
# American Indian Students
4 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,215 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
40%
11%
# White Students
1,222 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
40%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
407 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
279
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
295
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,164 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,429 is higher than the state median of $14,055. 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
$16,164
$14,317
Spending / Student
$16,429
$14,055
Best Paducah Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 South 6th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,081 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #126 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 White, 40% of students are Black, 13% 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 $16,429 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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