McCracken County High School

As a roomy four-year high school in Paducah, Kentucky, McCracken County High School teaches 1,882 students from grades 9 through 12, part of McCracken County. That puts it 237% above the typical public school in Kentucky, which averages around 558 students.

McCracken County High School is one of 13 schools operated by McCracken County, a district that teaches 6,780 students overall.

On the student-mix side, McCracken County High School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (82%). Beyond that, the school records 6% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% multiracial, 2% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with McCracken County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, McCracken County High School reports 103 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.3:1. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 46% of students at McCracken County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against McCracken County (around 57%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, McCracken County High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 48.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 53.3%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for McCracken County indicate median household income runs about $64,373, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. In all, McCracken County runs 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,883 students), of which McCracken County High School is one.

The closest other public school is Concord Elementary School, roughly 2.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), McCracken County High School ranks 5th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 60.2%.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McCracken County High School has decreased 7%, going from 2,030 students in 2018 to 1,882 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.