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Mccracken County School District

300 Cumberland Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Mccracken County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,780 students in Mccracken County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mccracken County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Mccracken County School District are Heath Elementary School, Lone Oak Elementary School and Concord Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mccracken County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
6,780 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
421 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mccracken County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#16 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
50%
38%
57%
45%
26%
22%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
5%
11%
% White
80%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,285 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,570 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,285
$14,269
Spending / Student
$14,570
$14,008

Best Mccracken County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heath Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Gr: PK-3 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5184 Hinkleville Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 Marshall Ave
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4110
Gr: PK-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Lone Oak Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
260 Bleich Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Reidland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Lone Oak Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 John E. Robinson Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4160
Gr: 4-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Heath Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Mccracken County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6530 New Us Hwy 60 W
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Reidland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5741 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4180
Gr: PK-3 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Reidland Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5349 Benton Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4210
Gr: 4-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
West Ky Technical College
Vocational School
5200 Alben Barkley Dr
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-4991
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mccracken County School District?
Mccracken County School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,780 students.
What is the rank of Mccracken County School District?
Mccracken County School District is ranked #16 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mccracken County School District?
80% of Mccracken County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mccracken County School District?
Mccracken County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mccracken County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,570 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,780 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 26% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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