Paducah High School or Paducah School is a public high school located in Paducah, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Paducah Independent School District which serves all students in Cottle County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Paducah School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paducah School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Paducah, TX school district, covering approximately 802.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 18.1 miles and the furthest edge located 23.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paducah School's student population of 156 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paducah School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paducah School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paducah School's ranking?
Paducah School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Paducah School often compared to?
Paducah Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guthrie School, Drummond 7-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paducah School?
The graduation rate of Paducah School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Paducah School?
156 students attend Paducah School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Paducah School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paducah School?
Paducah School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paducah School offer ?
Paducah School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Paducah School part of?
Paducah School is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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