Paducah Head Start Preschool vs Paducah Tilghman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 161 m 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 Tilghman High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | Paducah Head Start Preschool Paducah, Kentucky | Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #126 of 214 |
| National rank | – | #11483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 251 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paducah Tilghman High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Paducah Head Start Preschool does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School is the larger school with 860 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 Tilghman High 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 Tilghman High School?
About 161 m in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paducah Head Start Preschool: 251. Paducah Tilghman High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paducah Head Start Preschool and Paducah Tilghman High School rank in Kentucky?
Paducah Head Start Preschool is unranked and Paducah Tilghman High School is 126th of 214 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).