McNabb Elementary School vs Paducah Head Start Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNabb Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Paducah · Public other · Grades PK–PK
251 students
| Measure | McNabb Elementary School Paducah, Kentucky | Paducah Head Start Preschool Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #617 of 707 | – |
| National rank | #36120 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 334 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paducah Head Start Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 91%).
- •McNabb Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •McNabb Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 251.
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 McNabb Elementary School better than Paducah Head Start Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McNabb Elementary School and Paducah Head Start Preschool?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNabb Elementary School: 334. Paducah Head Start Preschool: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNabb Elementary School and Paducah Head Start Preschool rank in Kentucky?
McNabb Elementary School is 617th of 707 and Paducah Head Start Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).