Mccracken County High School

6601 Us Hwy 60
Paducah, KY 42001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
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)
Total Students
1,989 students
This chart display total students of Mccracken County High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Mccracken County High School
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Mccracken County High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Mccracken County High School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Mccracken County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mccracken County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mccracken County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mccracken County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Mccracken County High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mccracken County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
11%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mccracken County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
84%
74%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mccracken County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Mccracken County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mccracken County High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
Diversity Score
0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Mccracken County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Mccracken County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mccracken County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mccracken County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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.

School Reviews

Review Mccracken County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Spitting Rhymes for Flashy Grades: The Link Between Hip Hop Curriculum and Improved Learning
Spitting Rhymes for Flashy Grades: The Link Between Hip Hop Curriculum and Improved Learning
Can rap lyrics and hip hop beats help students learn more? Studies and some public schools say yes!
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
D.C. Schools: Controversial Growth of Charter Schools
D.C. Schools: Controversial Growth of Charter Schools
Charter schools are growing in DC, and we analyze the response to recent numbers that show the student population in D.C. charter schools has outpaced the numbers for traditional public schools throughout the district.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 50%)
  • 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

Related School Videos

Quick Links