McNabb Elementary School vs Paducah Tilghman High School
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 Tilghman High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | McNabb Elementary School Paducah, Kentucky | Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 707 | #126 of 214 |
| National rank | #36120 of 50,301 | #11483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paducah Tilghman High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 33.7).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •McNabb Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 91%).
- •McNabb Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.4).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 334.
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 Tilghman High School?
On the Success Index (US), Paducah Tilghman High School ranks higher (37.9 vs 33.7 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 McNabb Elementary School and Paducah Tilghman High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNabb Elementary School: 334. Paducah Tilghman High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNabb Elementary School and Paducah Tilghman High School rank in Kentucky?
McNabb Elementary School is 617th of 707 and Paducah Tilghman High School is 126th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).