Heath Middle School vs McCracken County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Middle School
West Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students
| Measure | Heath Middle School West Paducah, Kentucky | McCracken County High School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 217 | #31 of 214 |
| National rank | #4437 of 15,369 | #7296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 433 | 1,882 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 48% |
| city | West Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heath Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 54.1).
- •Heath Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •McCracken County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 50.3%).
- •McCracken County High School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.8).
- •McCracken County High School is the larger school with 1,882 students compared with 433.
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 Middle School better than McCracken County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heath Middle School ranks higher (64.7 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 Middle School and McCracken County High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between West Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heath Middle School: 433. McCracken County High School: 1,882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heath Middle School and McCracken County High School rank in Kentucky?
Heath Middle School is 48th of 217 and McCracken County High School is 31st of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).