McCracken County Public Schools
McCracken County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
22
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,087
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the McCracken County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
McCracken County has 3 district entries. Kentucky Tech System is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 57 schools.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Paducah has the most listed schools, with 19 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in McCracken County
Reported Enrollment
10,087
22 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in McCracken County
McCracken County
Paducah Independent
Kentucky Tech System
22 Public Schools in McCracken County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCracken County High School | Profile | McCracken County | Paducah, 42001Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,999 |
| Paducah Tilghman High School | Listed only | Paducah Independent | Paducah, 42003Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 878 |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 796 |
| Paducah Middle School | Listed only | Paducah Independent | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 652 |
| Clark Elementary School | Listed only | Paducah Independent | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 617 |
| Concord Elementary School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 614 |
| Reidland Elementary School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42003Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 587 |
| Lone Oak Elementary School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 520 |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42003Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 489 |
| Heath Elementary School | Listed only | McCracken County | West Paducah, 42086Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 484 |
| Lone Oak Intermediate School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 426 |
| Heath Middle School | Listed only | McCracken County | West Paducah, 42086Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 410 |
| Morgan Elementary School | Listed only | Paducah Independent | Paducah, 42003Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 380 |
| Reidland Middle School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 330 |
| McNabb Elementary School | Listed only | Paducah Independent | Paducah, 42001Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 322 |
| Paducah Head Start Preschool | Listed only | Paducah Independent | Paducah, 42003Town: Remote | PK | Other | 233 |
| Reidland Intermediate School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42003Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 222 |
| McCracken Open Campus School | Listed only | McCracken County | West Paducah, 42086Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 56 |
| Choices Educational Center | Listed only | Paducah Independent | Paducah, 42003Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 37 |
| McCracken Regional School | Listed only | McCracken County | Paducah, 42001Rural: Fringe | 4–12 | Alternative | 35 |
McCracken County High School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42001 / Rural: Fringe
Paducah Tilghman High School
Paducah Independent
Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote
Lone Oak Middle School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
Paducah Middle School
Paducah Independent
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
Clark Elementary School
Paducah Independent
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
Concord Elementary School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
Reidland Elementary School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote
Lone Oak Elementary School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote
Heath Elementary School
McCracken County
West Paducah, 42086 / Rural: Fringe
Lone Oak Intermediate School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
Heath Middle School
McCracken County
West Paducah, 42086 / Rural: Fringe
Morgan Elementary School
Paducah Independent
Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote
Reidland Middle School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
McNabb Elementary School
Paducah Independent
Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Paducah Independent
Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote
Reidland Intermediate School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote
McCracken Open Campus School
McCracken County
West Paducah, 42086 / Rural: Fringe
Choices Educational Center
Paducah Independent
Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote
McCracken Regional School
McCracken County
Paducah, 42001 / Rural: Fringe
McCracken County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which McCracken County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the McCracken County public school directory?
The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in McCracken County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this McCracken County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some McCracken County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in McCracken County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.