For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 468 students in West Paducah, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Paducah, KY are Heath Middle School and Mccracken Open Campus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Paducah, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in West Paducah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Paducah, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heath Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
West Paducah, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Paducah, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Paducah, KY include Heath Middle School and Mccracken Open Campus School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Paducah?
2 public middle schools are located in West Paducah.
What is the racial composition of students in West Paducah?
West Paducah public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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