For the 2025 school year, there are 6 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 41% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Mccracken County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Mccracken County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 90%.
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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mccracken County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Mccracken County High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Us Hwy 60
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,958 students
Rank: #33.
Paducah Tilghman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #55.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Mccracken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1350 S 6th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Cumberland Hall Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 Berger Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
1250 Husbands Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
225 John East Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
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 28% (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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