Best 42086 Kentucky Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 63 students in 42086, KY.
The top ranked public high school in 42086, KY is Mccracken Open Campus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 42086 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42086, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 42086 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccracken Open Campus School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 42086, KY Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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42086, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
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 high schools in 42086, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 42086, KY include Mccracken Open Campus School.
How many public high schools are located in 42086?
1 public high schools are located in 42086.
What is the racial composition of students in 42086?
42086 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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