For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,910 students in Mccracken County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mccracken County, KY are Mccracken Regional School, Mccracken County High School and Paducah Tilghman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccracken County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Mccracken County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Mccracken County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccracken County High School, with 95% 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), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mccracken County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mccracken County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 New Us Hwy 60 W
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4300
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Paducah Tilghman High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Paducah Area Technology Center
Vocational School
500 South 25th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mccracken County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mccracken County, KY include Mccracken Regional School, Mccracken County High School and Paducah Tilghman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mccracken County?
6 public high schools are located in Mccracken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccracken County?
Mccracken County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mccracken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mccracken County include: Paducah Tilghman High School vs. Mccracken County High School, Mccracken County High School vs. Paducah Tilghman High School
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