How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ballard Memorial High School | McCracken County High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barlow, KY | Paducah, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 276 | 1,882 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.4% | 41.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ballard Memorial High School | McCracken County High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,101 | $13,196 |
| District | Ballard County Schools | McCracken County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ballard Memorial High School | McCracken County High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.4% | 82.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ballard Memorial High School | McCracken County High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 20 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 277:1 | 284:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 19.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 91 | 359 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.