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McCracken County Public Schools

Total Schools

22

public schools

Total Enrollment

10,087

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

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.

District shape

McCracken County has 3 district entries. Kentucky Tech System is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 57 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Paducah has the most listed schools, with 19 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

Elementary10
Middle4
High3
Other5

3 School Districts in McCracken County

McCracken County

14 schools
6,968 students

Paducah Independent

7 schools
3,119 students

Kentucky Tech System

57 schools
0 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 22 matching schools

McCracken County High School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42001 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,999 students

Paducah Tilghman High School

Paducah Independent

Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High878 students

Lone Oak Middle School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle796 students

Paducah Middle School

Paducah Independent

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle652 students

Clark Elementary School

Paducah Independent

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary617 students

Concord Elementary School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary614 students

Reidland Elementary School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–3Primary587 students

Lone Oak Elementary School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–3Primary520 students

Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–3Primary489 students

Heath Elementary School

McCracken County

West Paducah, 42086 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary484 students

Lone Oak Intermediate School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed only4–5Primary426 students

Heath Middle School

McCracken County

West Paducah, 42086 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle410 students

Morgan Elementary School

Paducah Independent

Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary380 students

Reidland Middle School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle330 students

McNabb Elementary School

Paducah Independent

Paducah, 42001 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary322 students

Paducah Head Start Preschool

Paducah Independent

Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPKOther233 students

Reidland Intermediate School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote

Listed only4–5Primary222 students

McCracken Open Campus School

McCracken County

West Paducah, 42086 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–12Alternative56 students

Choices Educational Center

Paducah Independent

Paducah, 42003 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–12Alternative37 students

McCracken Regional School

McCracken County

Paducah, 42001 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–12Alternative35 students

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.