For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 961 students in West Paducah, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in West Paducah, KY are Heath Elementary School and Heath Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Paducah, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Paducah have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Paducah, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heath Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Heath Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
West Paducah, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Paducah, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in West Paducah, KY include Heath Elementary School and Heath Middle School.
How many public schools are located in West Paducah?
3 public schools are located in West Paducah.
What is the racial composition of students in West Paducah?
West Paducah public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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