Paducah Head Start Preschool vs Paducah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Paducah · Public other · Grades PK–PK
251 students
Paducah Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Paducah Head Start Preschool Paducah, Kentucky | Paducah Middle School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #163 of 217 |
| National rank | – | #8338 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paducah Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 86.1%).
- •Paducah Head Start Preschool does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Paducah Middle School is the larger school with 632 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 Paducah Head Start Preschool better than Paducah Middle School?
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 Paducah Head Start Preschool and Paducah Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paducah Head Start Preschool: 251. Paducah Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paducah Head Start Preschool and Paducah Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Paducah Head Start Preschool is unranked and Paducah Middle School is 163rd of 217 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).