For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,138 students in Greenville, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Greenville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Greenville, KY are Greenville Elementary School, Muhlenberg South Middle School and Muhlenberg County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Greenville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greenville, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Main Cross
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Muhlenberg South Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Pritchett Dr
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4650
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Muhlenberg County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hwy 189 Bypass
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #44.
Muhlenberg North Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3550
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Longest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
The Renaissance Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Airport Rd
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0662
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0662
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
501 Robert Draper Way
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Greenville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3875 Stroute 181 North
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5460
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5460
Grades: 12
| 91 students
501 Robert Draper Way
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
2900 State Rt 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-9404
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-9404
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Greenville, KY include Greenville Elementary School, Muhlenberg South Middle School and Muhlenberg County High School.
How many public schools are located in Greenville, KY?
7 public schools are located in Greenville, KY.
What percentage of students in Greenville, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Greenville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenville, KY?
Greenville, KY public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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