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Muhlenberg County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,387 students in Muhlenberg County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Muhlenberg County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
11 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
4,387 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Muhlenberg County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
81 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
3,983 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
91%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
204
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
377
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
339
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
323
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
321
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
314
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
328
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
270
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
4
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,425 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,921 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,425
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,921
$14,055
Best Muhlenberg County School District Public Schools (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.
Bremen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Main St
Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686
Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
Muhlenberg South Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Us Hwy 431 S
Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204
Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
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
Green River Education Center
Vocational School
1200 River Rd
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muhlenberg County School District?
Muhlenberg County School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,387 students.
What is the rank of Muhlenberg County School District?
Muhlenberg County School District is ranked #108 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muhlenberg County School District?
91% of Muhlenberg County School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muhlenberg County School District?
Muhlenberg County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Muhlenberg County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,921 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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