For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,738 students in 42001, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 42001, KY are Lone Oak Middle School, Reidland Middle School and Mccracken Regional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42001 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42001, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42001, KY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Oak Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 John E. Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4130
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Reidland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
42001, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 John East Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 42001, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 42001, KY include Lone Oak Middle School, Reidland Middle School and Mccracken Regional School.
How many public middle schools are located in 42001?
4 public middle schools are located in 42001.
What is the racial composition of students in 42001?
42001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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