Lone Oak High School (Closed 2014)

225 John East Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 893 students in grades 9-12, Lone Oak High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
893 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(12-13)
33%
42%
(12-13)
59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(12-13)
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lone Oak High School?
The graduation rate of Lone Oak High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lone Oak High School?
893 students attend Lone Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lone Oak High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Oak High School?
Lone Oak High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lone Oak High School offer ?
Lone Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lone Oak High School part of?
Lone Oak High School is part of Mccracken County School District.

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