📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Paducah, KY · McCracken County

McCracken County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 6,968 students · 14 schools · 4 zip codes

10
out of 10 Rating Excellent
State reading & math proficiency · 94th percentile among Kentucky districts. Ranked within Kentucky only — not comparable across states.
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McCracken County School District
📍 Paducah, KY · McCracken County · NCES LEAID 2103960
10/10
Rating
6,968
Students
14
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
4
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Mailing Address
5347 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
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Enrollment
6,968 students
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Schools
14
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2103960
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by McCracken County School District4 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
42001PaducahMcCracken CountyKY
42003PaducahMcCracken CountyKY
42053KevilMcCracken CountyKY
42086West PaducahMcCracken CountyKY
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in McCracken County School District?
McCracken County School District serves 4 zip codes: 42001, 42003, 42053, 42086. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is McCracken County School District rated?
McCracken County School District has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 94th percentile among Kentucky school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Kentucky only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend McCracken County School District?
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 6,968 students across 14 schools for McCracken County School District.
What grades does McCracken County School District serve?
McCracken County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact McCracken County School District?
You can reach McCracken County School District by phone at (270)538-4000 or by mail at 5347 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY 42003. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About McCracken County School District

McCracken County School District is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Kentucky, primarily in McCracken County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 94th percentile among Kentucky districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Kentucky districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (270)538-4000 before making a housing decision.