Top Rankings
Meade County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,983 students in Meade County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Meade County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
4,983 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Meade County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.44
# American Indian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
94 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
4,354 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
87%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
255 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
147
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
327
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
397
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
330
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
367
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
362
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
383
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
396
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
402
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
400
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
381
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,216 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,565 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,216
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,565
$14,055
Best Meade County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David T. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Grades: 4-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Flaherty Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2615 Flaherty Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Grades: 4-6
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Barry Hahn Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Broadway
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Grades: PK-3
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Ekron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Hayesville Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Stuart Pepper Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 775 students
Rank: #66.
Flaherty Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2635 Flaherty Rd.
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Grades: PK-3
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Meade County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #88.
Payneville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Rhodelia Rd
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #99.
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brandenburg High School
Alternative School
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meade County School District?
Meade County School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,983 students.
What is the rank of Meade County School District?
Meade County School District is ranked #21 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County School District?
87% of Meade County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meade County School District?
Meade County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Meade County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,565 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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