Top Rankings
Meade County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,921 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 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
4,921 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.6%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2004–2022. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,789 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,298 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$70 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,789
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,298
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Meade County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barry Hahn Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Broadway
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Gr: PK-3 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Flaherty Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2635 Flaherty Rd.
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Gr: PK-3 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
David T. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Gr: 4-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Ekron Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Hayesville Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Payneville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Rhodelia Rd
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Flaherty Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2615 Flaherty Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Gr: 4-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Meade County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Stuart Pepper Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1085 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530
Gr: 7-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meade County School District?
Meade County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,921 students.
What is the rank of Meade County School District?
Meade County School District is ranked #33 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County School District?
86% of Meade County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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 $14,298 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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