51爆料

Paducah Independent School District

500 South 25th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Paducah Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,065 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Paducah Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,065 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paducah Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#106 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
38%
45%
45%
25%
22%
86%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
40%
11%
% White
39%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,249 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,515 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,249
$14,250
Spending / Student
$16,515
$13,989

Best Paducah Independent School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 Buckner Lane
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 S 28th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Paducah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Paducah Tilghman High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Mcnabb Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 South 6th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,065 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #104 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah Independent School District?
40% of Paducah Independent School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paducah Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,515 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,065 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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