Heath Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Paducah, Kentucky 42086 · McCracken County
#48 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#4437 of 15,369 nationally
About Heath Middle School
Heath Middle School is a public middle located in West Paducah, in the McCracken County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 433 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 48th of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 433.
There are 2 schools in West Paducah; Heath Middle School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heath Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Heath Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Heath Elementary School
West Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 188 m away
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students · 5.4 km away
Concord Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 8.9 km away
Metropolis Elem School
Metropolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
457 students · 10 km away
Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
495 students · 12 km away
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
437 students · 12 km away
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 13 km away
Massac County High School
Metropolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students · 13 km away
Massac Jr High School
Metropolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
309 students · 13 km away
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
498 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
South Marshall Middle
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students
Foley Middle School
Berea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
429 students
Walton-Verona Middle School
Walton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
Bullitt Lick Middle School
Shepherdsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Estill County Middle School
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Browning Springs Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heath Middle School a good school?
Heath Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 64.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #48 of 217 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heath Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Heath Middle School ranks #48 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #4437 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heath Middle School?
Heath Middle School had 433 students in 2025.
Is Heath Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Heath Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Heath Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heath Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.