Reidland’s public schools outscore 90% of Kentucky districts
On the state math tests, 49% of Reidland’s students scored proficient, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Reidland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Reidland’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 111 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Reidland’s, its schools beat 79%, lower than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,998 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Reidland Middle School, then McCracken County High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Reidland’s grade
A: better than 90% of Kentucky school districts, #23 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Reidland, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Reidland
Reidland Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 548 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
Kindergarten in Reidland
Reidland Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 548 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
1st grade in Reidland
Reidland Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 548 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
2nd grade in Reidland
Reidland Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 548 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
3rd grade in Reidland
Reidland Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 548 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
4th grade in Reidland
Reidland Intermediate School
Grades 4–5 · 228 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
5th grade in Reidland
Reidland Intermediate School
Grades 4–5 · 228 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
6th grade in Reidland
Reidland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 350 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
7th grade in Reidland
Reidland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 350 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
8th grade in Reidland
Reidland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 350 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
9th grade in Reidland
McCracken County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,882 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
10th grade in Reidland
McCracken County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,882 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Paducah
Reidland’s public schools are run by McCracken County School District, which also serves Paducah. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Reidland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Reidland’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Reidland | A | McCracken County |
Every school in Reidland
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Reidland’s schools
Are Reidland’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Reidland children attend outscore 90% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #23 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Reidland in?
McCracken County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,780 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do Reidland kids go to high school?
McCracken County High School in Paducah, with 1,882 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Reidland’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in McCracken County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Reidland spend per student?
$12,998 in McCracken County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Reidland families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.