Mccracken County School District
School District · Paducah, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,891
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,891
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Mccracken County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mccracken County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Heath Elementary School
West Paducah · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reidland Intermediate School
Paducah · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#10 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,196
$790 vs Kentucky median
District size
6,891 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Mccracken County ranks #10 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Mccracken County's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Heath Elementary School (8.9/10), Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School (8.8/10), and Reidland Intermediate School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mccracken County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mccracken County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heath Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Reidland Intermediate School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Lone Oak Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Lone Oak Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Lone Oak Intermediate School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Concord Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Reidland Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Mccracken County High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Heath Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mccracken County
Mccracken County is a Paducah, Kentucky school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 6,891 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $13,196 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Mccracken County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heath Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Mccracken County students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mccracken County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mccracken County with test data.
Schools in Mccracken County
13 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Paducah
- Total Enrollment
- 6,891
- Teachers (FTE)
- 423
- District spending per student
- $13,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mccracken County?
Mccracken County has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mccracken County?
The average composite rating for Mccracken County is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mccracken County?
Mccracken County's district-level spending was $13,196 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mccracken County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mccracken County is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mccracken County?
Heath Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mccracken County with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Mccracken County?
Across schools in Mccracken County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mccracken County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Mccracken County has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Mccracken County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
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- Hardin County (27)
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- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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