Enrollment
1,882
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210396002332
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccracken County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccracken County High School
Mccracken County High School is a large high school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 1,882 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.1% free-meal eligibility runs 31% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,882 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 396 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,882 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 132 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Paducah's high schools, it stands alongside Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students): Mccracken County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Mccracken County also operates Lone Oak Middle School (702 students) and Concord Elementary School (606 students) alongside Mccracken County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mccracken County High School compares
Mccracken County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccracken County, which includes Mccracken County High School.
$12,421
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,882 students)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mccracken County High School a good school?
Mccracken County High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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