- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paducah, KY
Paducah Tilghman High School
Federal NCES profile for Paducah Tilghman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210465001154
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paducah Tilghman High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paducah Tilghman High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paducah Tilghman High School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Paducah Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210465001154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Paducah Tilghman High School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 210465001154 · Paducah, KY High · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 14.8:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Paducah Middle School (632 students)
Paducah Tilghman High School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paducah Tilghman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paducah Tilghman High School
860 students
- Paducah Middle
Paducah Middle School
632 students
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary School
615 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
369 students
- Mcnabb Element 334
Mcnabb Elementary School
334 students
- Paducah Head S 251
Paducah Head Start Preschool
251 students
What this shows Paducah Tilghman High School reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paducah Tilghman High School compares
Paducah Tilghman 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$15,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
242
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
White 39.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Paducah Tilghman High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paducah Independent reports $15,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paducah Tilghman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paducah Head Start Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paducah Tilghman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~860 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paducah Tilghman High School
How many students attend Paducah Tilghman High School?
Paducah Tilghman High School has 860 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paducah Tilghman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paducah Tilghman High School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paducah Tilghman High School?
62.6% of students at Paducah Tilghman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paducah Tilghman High School?
The largest demographic group at Paducah Tilghman High School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paducah Tilghman High School?
Paducah Tilghman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Paducah Tilghman High School rank among public schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Paducah Tilghman High School ranks #13 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 Paducah Independent?
Besides Paducah Tilghman High School, Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Middle School (632 students), Clark Elementary School (615 students), and Morgan Elementary School (369 students). See the Paducah Independent district page for the complete list.