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McCracken County

Kentucky · Public School District
14
Schools
6,968
Students
$14,612
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
51.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
95.7%
Graduation Rate
+9.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

McCracken County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 6,968 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,612 is near the national average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heath Middle School06–08410
Lone Oak Middle School06–08796
Reidland Middle School06–08330
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
McCracken County High School09–121,999
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
McCracken Open Campus SchoolKG–1256
McCracken Regional School04–1235
West KY Technical CollegeUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,612Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
35%
State
45.7%
Local (property tax)
35.3%
Federal
19.0%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,968
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.7%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.7% graduation rate — 9.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in McCracken County?
McCracken County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,968 students.
What is the graduation rate for McCracken County?
The graduation rate is 95.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does McCracken County spend per student?
McCracken County spends $14,612 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in McCracken County?
52% of students in McCracken County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in McCracken County?
No, McCracken County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does McCracken County serve?
McCracken County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for McCracken County?
The median opportunity score across schools in McCracken County is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.