Heath Elementary School vs McCracken County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Elementary School
West Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students
| Measure | Heath Elementary School West Paducah, Kentucky | McCracken County High School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 707 | #31 of 214 |
| National rank | #5847 of 50,301 | #7296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 498 | 1,882 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 1,882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 48% |
| city | West Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heath Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 54.1).
- •Heath Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Heath Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •McCracken County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 52.4%).
- •Heath Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.5).
- •McCracken County High School is the larger school with 1,882 students compared with 498.
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 Heath Elementary School better than McCracken County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heath Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 54.1 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 Heath Elementary School and McCracken County High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between West Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heath Elementary School: 498. McCracken County High School: 1,882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heath Elementary School and McCracken County High School rank in Kentucky?
Heath Elementary School is 17th of 707 and McCracken County High School is 31st of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).