Paducah Tilghman High School is a public secondary school in Paducah, Kentucky. It is the only high school in the Paducah Independent School District.
Serving 840 students in grades 9-12, Paducah Tilghman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paducah Tilghman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Paducah Tilghman High School's student population of 840 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Paducah Tilghman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paducah Tilghman High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
42%
11%
White
39%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paducah Tilghman High School's ranking?
Paducah Tilghman High School is ranked #662 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Paducah Tilghman High School often compared to?
Paducah Tilghman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccracken County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paducah Tilghman High School?
The graduation rate of Paducah Tilghman High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paducah Tilghman High School?
840 students attend Paducah Tilghman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Paducah Tilghman High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paducah Tilghman High School?
Paducah Tilghman High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paducah Tilghman High School offer ?
Paducah Tilghman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paducah Tilghman High School part of?
Paducah Tilghman High School is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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