McCracken County Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Hendron, unincorporated McCracken County, Kentucky. The district serves all of McCracken County except for most of the area within the city limits of Paducah, which is served by its own independent school district.
Serving 31 students in grades 4-12, Mccracken Regional School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in KY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccracken Regional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mccracken Regional School's student population of 31 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mccracken Regional School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
19%
11%
White
61%
71%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mccracken Regional School?
31 students attend Mccracken Regional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mccracken Regional School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccracken Regional School?
Mccracken Regional School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccracken Regional School offer ?
Mccracken Regional School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mccracken Regional School part of?
Mccracken Regional School is part of Mccracken County School District.
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