For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,764 students in Paducah, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Paducah, KY are Lone Oak Middle School, Mccracken Regional School and Reidland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paducah, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Paducah 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 Public Middle Schools in Paducah, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Reidland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 320 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.
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
Paducah Area Technology Center
Vocational School
500 South 25th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Paducah, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1350 S 6th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Cumberland Hall Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 Berger Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
1250 Husbands Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
225 John East Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Paducah, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Paducah, KY include Lone Oak Middle School, Mccracken Regional School and Reidland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paducah?
6 public middle schools are located in Paducah.
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah?
Paducah 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).
Which public middle schools in Paducah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Paducah include: Paducah Middle School vs. Lone Oak Middle School, Reidland Middle School vs. Lone Oak Middle School, Lone Oak Middle School vs. Paducah Middle School
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