For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,959 students in Meade County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 133 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Meade County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Meade County, KY are David T. Wilson Elementary School, Flaherty Elementary School and Brandenburg Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, KY public schools 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). Schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Meade County Public Schools (2023)
School (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
| 506 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
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Brandenburg 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
| 354 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
| 761 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: K-3
| 405 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
| 1,562 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
| 240 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
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Meade County College And Career Center
Vocational School
110 Greer Street
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-3955
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-3955
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Meade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8585 Battletown Rd
Battletown, KY 40104
(270) 422-7560
Battletown, KY 40104
(270) 422-7560
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
1155 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7500
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
202 Wendell St
Muldraugh, KY 40155
(270) 422-7555
Muldraugh, KY 40155
(270) 422-7555
Grades: K-6
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meade County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Meade County, KY include David T. Wilson Elementary School, Flaherty Elementary School and Brandenburg Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Meade County, KY?
11 public schools are located in Meade County, KY.
What percentage of students in Meade County, KY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Meade County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County, KY?
Meade County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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