- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paducah, KY
Mccracken County High School
Federal NCES profile for Mccracken County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210396002332
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccracken County High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccracken County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken County High School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396002332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Mccracken County High School held near 1,958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.6 → 108.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 210396002332 · Paducah, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,882 enr · 17.8:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lone Oak Middle School (702 students)
Mccracken County High School held near 1,958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.6 → 108.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mccracken County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mccracken County High School
1,882 students
- Lone Oak Middl 702
Lone Oak Middle School
702 students
- Concord Elemen 606
Concord Elementary School
606 students
- Reidland Eleme 548
Reidland Elementary School
548 students
- Hendron Lone O 498
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
498 students
- Heath Elementa 498
Heath Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Mccracken County High School reports 1,882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccracken County High School compares
Mccracken County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,882 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,882
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
359
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 132 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Mccracken County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccracken County reports $13,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccracken County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Oak Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heath Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccracken County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Paducah
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,882 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccracken County High School
How many students attend Mccracken County High School?
Mccracken County High School has 1,882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,999 (2022-23) → 1,958 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccracken County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccracken County High School is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccracken County High School?
41.1% of students at Mccracken County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccracken County High School?
The largest demographic group at Mccracken County High School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccracken County High School?
Mccracken County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mccracken County High School rank among public schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken County High School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Paducah, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paducah on the city page.
What other schools are in Mccracken County?
Besides Mccracken County High School, Mccracken County also operates Lone Oak Middle School (702 students), Concord Elementary School (606 students), and Reidland Elementary School (548 students). See the Mccracken County district page for the complete list.