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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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,389 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
4,389 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
43,057 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
0.19
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
92 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
3,946 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
227
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
336
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
400
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
374
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
323
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
315
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
328
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
290
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
341
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
309
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
5
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,418 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,915 is less than the state median of $13,981. 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
$15,418
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,915
$13,981
Best Muhlenberg County School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 594 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
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Muhlenberg South Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 State Route 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 820-6534
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 820-6534
Grades: 6-8
| 436 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
| 1,091 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
| 486 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
| 406 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
| 369 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
| 563 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
| 94 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 4,389 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?
90% of Muhlenberg County School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $12,915 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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