For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 505 students in West Paducah, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Paducah, KY is Heath Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Paducah, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in West Paducah have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Paducah, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heath Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Paducah, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Paducah, KY include Heath Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Paducah?
2 public middle schools are located in West Paducah.
What is the racial composition of students in West Paducah?
West Paducah public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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