Meade County High School is a public high school in Brandenburg, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1914, and is part of the Meade County Schools district.
Serving 39 students in grades 6-12, James R. Allen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James R. Allen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James R. Allen High School's student population of 39 students has grown by 457% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
James R. Allen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James R. Allen High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Mascot
Greenwave
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James R. Allen High School's ranking?
James R. Allen High School is ranked #773 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are James R. Allen High School often compared to?
James R. Allen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meade County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of James R. Allen High School?
The graduation rate of James R. Allen High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend James R. Allen High School?
39 students attend James R. Allen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of James R. Allen High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James R. Allen High School?
James R. Allen High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does James R. Allen High School offer ?
James R. Allen High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James R. Allen High School part of?
James R. Allen High School is part of Meade County School District.
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