McCracken County High School vs Paducah Tilghman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students
Paducah Tilghman High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | McCracken County High School Paducah, Kentucky | Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 214 | #126 of 214 |
| National rank | #7296 of 16,910 | #11483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,882 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 1,882 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCracken County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 37.9).
- •McCracken County High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •McCracken County High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •McCracken County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 57.6%).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.5).
- •McCracken County High School is the larger school with 1,882 students compared with 860.
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 McCracken County High School better than Paducah Tilghman High School?
On the Success Index (US), McCracken County High School ranks higher (54.1 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 McCracken County High School and Paducah Tilghman High School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCracken County High School: 1,882. Paducah Tilghman High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCracken County High School and Paducah Tilghman High School rank in Kentucky?
McCracken County High School is 31st of 214 and Paducah Tilghman High School is 126th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).