For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 63 students in West Paducah, KY.
The top ranked public high school in West Paducah, KY is Mccracken Open Campus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Paducah, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in West Paducah have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
West Paducah, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccracken Open Campus School, with 70-79% 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 Public High Schools in West Paducah, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
West Paducah, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Paducah, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in West Paducah, KY include Mccracken Open Campus School.
How many public high schools are located in West Paducah?
1 public high schools are located in West Paducah.
What is the racial composition of students in West Paducah?
West Paducah 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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