Clark Elementary School vs Lone Oak Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Paducah, Kentucky | Lone Oak Middle School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 707 | #73 of 217 |
| National rank | #19265 of 50,301 | #5337 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Oak Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 58.4).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 48.1%).
- •Lone Oak Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Lone Oak Middle School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 615.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clark Elementary School better than Lone Oak Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Oak Middle School ranks higher (60.7 vs 58.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clark Elementary School and Lone Oak Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 615. Lone Oak Middle School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Lone Oak Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Clark Elementary School is 260th of 707 and Lone Oak Middle School is 73rd of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).