McCreary County Middle School vs Paducah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 373 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCreary County Middle School
Stearns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Paducah Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | McCreary County Middle School Stearns, Kentucky | Paducah Middle School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 217 | #163 of 217 |
| National rank | #8852 of 15,369 | #8338 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| city | Stearns | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paducah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 44.4).
- •McCreary County Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •McCreary County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Paducah Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 80.1%).
- •Paducah Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •McCreary County Middle School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 632.
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 McCreary County Middle School better than Paducah Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paducah Middle School ranks higher (46.8 vs 44.4 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 McCreary County Middle School and Paducah Middle School?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Stearns and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCreary County Middle School: 633. Paducah Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCreary County Middle School and Paducah Middle School rank in Kentucky?
McCreary County Middle School is 177th of 217 and Paducah Middle School is 163rd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).