Paducah Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,119 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Paducah Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.45
# American Indian Students
7 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
1,205 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
39%
11%
# White Students
1,238 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
40%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
438 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
210
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,967 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,229 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,119 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #92 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah Independent School District?
40% of Paducah Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paducah Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,229 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
