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McCracken County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year?

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​Robbie Fletcher, E​d.D.​Kentucky Commissioner of education | https://www.education.ky.gov/CommOfEd/Pages/KDE-Leadership-Team.aspx

​Robbie Fletcher, E​d.D.​Kentucky Commissioner of education | https://www.education.ky.gov/CommOfEd/Pages/KDE-Leadership-Team.aspx

McCracken County School District had the highest enrollment among McCracken County districts, welcoming 7,653 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 53% of them were boys, and 47% were girls.

Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 79.6% of the total enrollment.

McCracken County School District roughly covers schools within McCracken County with its main office in Paducah.

Among the two districts in McCracken County, Paducah Independent School District ranked second in enrollment numbers with 3,369 students.

In the previous school year, McCracken County School District had the highest number of students among McCracken County districts.

According to a 2023 report from the Kentucky Research Commission, the state experienced a significant increase in teacher turnover rates, rising to 10.9% in 2023 from a nine-year average of 8.9%. This trend was more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

The number of available teaching positions in Kentucky schools surged by 260% between 2019 and 2023. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.

Enrollment in McCracken County Over 4 Years
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Enrollment in McCracken County Districts During 2022-23 School Year
DistrictCity (main office)Total Enrollment
McCracken County School DistrictPaducah7,653
Paducah Independent School DistrictPaducah3,369

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