Best Schools in Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY has a total of 30 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 14,545 students attend Paducah, KY schools. On average, schools in Paducah score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Paducah don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY has 8 high schools with 6,321 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Paducah score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Paducah don't meet expectations.
1. Mccracken County High School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students
2. Graves County High School
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Graves County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
3. Paducah Tilghman High School
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Paducah Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
4. Marshall County High School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
5. Livingston Central High School
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Livingston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY has 7 middle schools with 3,558 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Paducah score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Paducah meet expectations.
1. Heath Middle School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
2. Lone Oak Middle School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
3. Graves County Middle School
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Graves County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 621 Students
4. Livingston County Middle School
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Livingston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
5. Reidland Middle School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
6. North Marshall Middle School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students
7. Paducah Middle School
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Paducah Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY has 12 elementary schools with 4,594 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Paducah score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Paducah meet expectations.
1. Symsonia Elementary School
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Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 369 Students
2. Concord Elementary School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
3. Lone Oak Intermediate School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 426 Students
4. Heath Elementary School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
5. Reidland Intermediate School
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Mccracken County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 222 Students
6. Clark Elementary School
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Paducah Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
7. South Livingston Elementary School
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Livingston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
8. Sharpe Elementary School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
9. Morgan Elementary School
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Paducah Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
10. Mcnabb Elementary School
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Paducah Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paducah, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paducah, KY has a total population of 40,634 with 20% 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 Paducah, 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 Paducah, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paducah, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paducah, KY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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