For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 744 students in 42003, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42003, KY are Lone Oak Middle School and Choices Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42003 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42003, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42003, KY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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
260 Bleich Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4130
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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: 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
Gr: 8-12
42003, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1350 S 6th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Cumberland Hall Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 Berger Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
1250 Husbands Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 42003, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42003, KY include Lone Oak Middle School and Choices Educational Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 42003?
3 public middle schools are located in 42003.
What is the racial composition of students in 42003?
42003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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