McCracken County High School is a public secondary school located west of Paducah, Kentucky that opened on August 9, 2013. Operated by the McCracken County Public Schools district, it consolidates that district's three former high schools鈥擧eath, Lone Oak, and Reidland.
Serving 1,958 students in grades 9-12, Mccracken County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,958 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccracken County High School's student population of 1,958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,958 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
White, Black, Crimson
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccracken County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccracken County High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#433 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccracken County High School's ranking?
Mccracken County High School is ranked #433 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mccracken County High School often compared to?
Mccracken County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paducah Tilghman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccracken County High School?
The graduation rate of Mccracken County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mccracken County High School?
1,958 students attend Mccracken County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mccracken County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccracken County High School?
Mccracken County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccracken County High School offer ?
Mccracken County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mccracken County High School part of?
Mccracken County High School is part of Mccracken County School District.
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