Top Rankings
Meade County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,966 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
4,966 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
80 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
4,344 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
87%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
252 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
361
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
380
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
363
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
359
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
356
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
371
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
386
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
426
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
376
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
364
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,605 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,255
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,605
$13,943
Best Meade County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Hahn Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Broadway
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Grades: PK-3
| 804 students
Rank: #22.
Flaherty Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2635 Flaherty Rd.
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Grades: PK-3
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
David T. Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Grades: 4-6
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Flaherty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2615 Flaherty Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Grades: 4-6
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #66.
Payneville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Rhodelia Rd
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Ekron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Hayesville Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Stuart Pepper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1085 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
Rank: #99.
Meade County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brandenburg High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meade County School District?
Meade County School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,966 students.
What is the rank of Meade County School District?
Meade County School District is ranked #27 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County School District?
87% of Meade County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $11,605 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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