For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,232 students in Mccracken County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mccracken County, KY are Lone Oak Middle School, Reidland Middle School and Heath Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccracken County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mccracken County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mccracken County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Oak Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 John E. Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4130
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Reidland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Heath Middle School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Paducah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Paducah Area Technology Center
Vocational School
500 South 25th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Gr: 8-12
Mccracken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1350 S 6th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5740
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Cumberland Hall Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 Berger Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-0537
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
1250 Husbands Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
225 John East Robinson Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mccracken County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mccracken County, KY include Lone Oak Middle School, Reidland Middle School and Heath Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mccracken County?
8 public middle schools are located in Mccracken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccracken County?
Mccracken County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mccracken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mccracken County include: Heath Middle School vs. Lone Oak Middle School, Paducah Middle School vs. Lone Oak Middle School, Lone Oak Middle School vs. Heath Middle School
