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McCracken County Public Schools

#19 in Best School Districts in Kentucky
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Paducah, KY
  • 36 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    McCracken County Public Schools is an above average, public school district located in Paducah, KY. It has 7,042 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 68% in reading.
    Address
    5347 Benton Road
    Paducah, KY 42003
    Telephone
    (270) 538-4000
    Website
    mccracken.kyschools.us/default.aspx
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    McCracken County Public Schools Rankings

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    • Elementary
    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    68%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    59%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1100
    15 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    241 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    7,042
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    46.6%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $56,463
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $86,143,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,766/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      61%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      6%

    McCracken County Public Schools Reviews

    36 reviews
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    McCracken County High School was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I came from the smallest of the three schools that consolidated to form McCracken a school of over 2,000 kids. McCracken was the place where I made my best friends, got to experience an amazing athletic environment, and got an amazing education. Throughout high school, I was involved in many programs that prepared me for my future such as the Biomedical sciences program, Coed Cheerleading, and National Honors Society, which gave me a perfect excuse to do community service such as volunteering at a therapeutic horse riding for kids with disabilities. The opportunities at McCracken are endless and the staff never fails to put a smile on my face. Overall, my experience at McCracken was the best high school experience I could have asked for.
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    McCracken County High School is a very great school, for the last 3 years I’ve gone to McCracken, it’s been the best 3 years. I am very proud to call myself a Mustang!
    I am a basketball player at McCracken County High school. At McCracken there is a very diverse population because we combined 3 different high schools just 5 years ago. There are over 2,000 students in our school which brings a lot of different activities and clubs. It has been a very amazing experience so far at my school because I have been able to make new friends, explore opportunities, and learn from the people around me.