Mccracken County High School serves 1,989 students in grades 9-12.
Mccracken County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccracken County High School's student population of 1,989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mccracken County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mccracken County High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
5%
11%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccracken County High School's ranking?
Mccracken County High School is ranked #475 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mccracken County High School often compared to?
Mccracken County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paducah Tilghman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccracken County High School?
The graduation rate of Mccracken County High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mccracken County High School?
1,989 students attend Mccracken County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mccracken County High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccracken County High School?
Mccracken County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccracken County High School offer ?
Mccracken County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccracken County High School part of?
Mccracken County High School is part of Mccracken County School District.
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