McCracken County Public Schools demonstrated strong academic performance on the 2025–2026 Kentucky Summative Assessment, with all three middle schools ranking in the top third statewide and five elementary and intermediate schools placing in the top 20%.
Four MCPS schools earned Blue ratings, the highest designation in Kentucky’s color-coded accountability system. Six earned Green, the second-highest designation, and one earned Yellow:
Blue: Concord Elementary, Lone Oak Elementary, Lone Oak Middle and Reidland Intermediate.
Green: Heath Elementary, Heath Middle, Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary, Lone Oak Intermediate, McCracken County High and Reidland Middle.
Yellow: Reidland Elementary.
“These results reflect the hard work of our students and the dedication of our teachers, school leaders and support staff,” said Superintendent Josh Hunt. “We are proud of the achievement we see across our district, and we know that behind these numbers are classrooms where students are challenged, encouraged and supported every day. We will celebrate these accomplishments while continuing to strengthen instruction and help every student succeed.”
Lone Oak Elementary School ranked 10th among Kentucky’s 715 elementary schools, placing it in the top 1.4% statewide. Concord Elementary, Reidland Intermediate and Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary also placed in the top 15%, while Heath Elementary ranked in the top 20%.
McCracken County High School placed in the top 21% statewide and recorded a graduation rate of 97.8%.
The results reflect the district’s commitment to academic excellence and the high expectations shared by its students, staff, families and community.