For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 950 students in West Paducah, KY.
The top ranked public schools in West Paducah, KY are Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School and Mccracken Open Campus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Paducah, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Paducah have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Paducah, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heath Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Heath Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
West Paducah, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Paducah, KY?
The top ranked public schools in West Paducah, KY include Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School and Mccracken Open Campus School.
How many public schools are located in West Paducah?
3 public schools are located in West Paducah.
What is the racial composition of students in West Paducah?
West Paducah public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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