Best Schools in McCracken County, KY
McCracken County, KY has 23 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,098 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in McCracken County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McCracken County, KY
The top high schools in McCracken County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccracken County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students
2. Paducah Tilghman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paducah Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
Best Middle Schools in McCracken County, KY
The top middle schools in McCracken County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lone Oak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
2. Heath Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
3. Reidland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
4. Paducah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paducah Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McCracken County, KY
The top elementary schools in McCracken County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lone Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 520 Students
2. Reidland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 587 Students
3. Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 489 Students
4. Heath Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
5. Concord Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
6. Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paducah Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
7. Lone Oak Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 426 Students
8. Reidland Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 222 Students
9. Morgan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paducah Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
10. Mcnabb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paducah Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McCracken County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McCracken County, KY has a total population of 67,875 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McCracken County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McCracken County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McCracken County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McCracken County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McCracken County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McCracken County, KY
How many schools are in McCracken County, KY?
McCracken County, KY has 23 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,098 students in total.
How do schools in McCracken County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in McCracken County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in McCracken County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McCracken County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near McCracken County, KY
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mccracken County
2 places in Mccracken County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Paducah (16)
- West Paducah (3)
School districts (2)
- McCracken County (12 schools)
- Paducah Independent (7 schools)