Clark Elementary School vs Paducah Tilghman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 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
Paducah Tilghman High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Paducah, Kentucky | Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 707 | #126 of 214 |
| National rank | #19265 of 50,301 | #11483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 615 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 37.9).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 57.6%).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School is the larger school with 860 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 Paducah Tilghman High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Elementary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 37.9 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 Paducah Tilghman High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 615. Paducah Tilghman High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Paducah Tilghman High School rank in Kentucky?
Clark Elementary School is 260th of 707 and Paducah Tilghman High School is 126th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).