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3 schools in West Paducah

Kentucky · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in West Paducah? The city has 3 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,003 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in West Paducah

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,003
+30 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 88%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Heath Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05498
Heath Middle SchoolMiddle06-08433
McCracken Open Campus SchoolCombinedKG-1272

About West Paducah

Public education in West Paducah, Kentucky runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 1,003 students. By footprint, West Paducah sits in the small bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 334, noticeably below the state mean of about 467.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,003 students, climbed 3% from the 973 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 84% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for West Paducah discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in West Paducah?
West Paducah, Kentucky has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,003 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Paducah?
West Paducah has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Paducah?
Heath Elementary School is the largest public school in West Paducah by enrollment, with approximately 498 students.
What school districts serve West Paducah?
West Paducah public schools are operated by McCracken County.
What grade levels do public schools in West Paducah cover?
Public schools in West Paducah serve students from pre-K through grade 12.