Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Mccracken County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Mccracken County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Mccracken County High School's student population of 1,999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
Mccracken County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccracken County High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
5%
11%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Mccracken County High School is ranked #398 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mccracken County High School often compared to?
Mccracken County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paducah Tilghman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccracken County High School?
The graduation rate of Mccracken County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mccracken County High School?
1,999 students attend Mccracken County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mccracken County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccracken County High School?
Mccracken County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccracken County High School offer ?
Mccracken County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccracken County High School part of?
Mccracken County High School is part of Mccracken County School District.
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