Meade County Schools & Education
Meade County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,813
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#91
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Meade County
Measured School Summary
Meade County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,813 per pupil, Meade County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Meade County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #91 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,813
$1,081 below the state average
School coverage
12
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Meade County has 12 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Meade County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Meade County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#91
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Meade County
Elementary to high school visible
4,966 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Meade County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Meade County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Meade County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Scaling Education for Five Thousand Students
Meade County manages a robust system of 12 public schools serving a total enrollment of 5,028 students. The county's facilities are distributed across four elementary, three middle, and five high school programs.
Strong Graduation Outcomes Despite Lean Spending
With a 95.0% graduation rate, Meade County schools perform well above the national 87% benchmark. The district achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,813, which is lower than both the state average and the national average of $13,000.
One District Leading the Way
The Meade County district oversees nearly the entire student body with 4,966 students enrolled across its main campuses. There are no charter schools present in the county, ensuring all public resources flow through the traditional district system.
Predominantly Rural with Large-Scale Campuses
The county features 11 rural schools and one city-based location, with an average school size of 457 students. Meade County High School is the largest facility by far with ,1515 students, while specialized alternative programs provide much smaller, targeted settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Meade County
Reported Enrollment
5,028
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Meade County
12 Public Schools in Meade County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High School | Profile | Meade County | Brandenburg, 40108Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,515 |
| Barry Hahn Primary School | Record | Meade County | Brandenburg, 40108Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 804 |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Record | Meade County | Brandenburg, 40108Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 772 |
| David T. Wilson Elementary | Record | Meade County | Brandenburg, 40108Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 502 |
| Flaherty Primary School | Record | Meade County | Ekron, 40117Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 436 |
| Ekron Elementary School | Record | Meade County | Ekron, 40117Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 376 |
| Flaherty Elementary School | Record | Meade County | Ekron, 40117Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 268 |
| Payneville Elementary School | Record | Meade County | Payneville, 40157Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 256 |
| Bluegrass Challenge Academy | Record | Eminence Independent | Fort Knox, 40121City: Small | 9–12 | Alternative | 62 |
| James R. Allen High School | Record | Meade County | Brandenburg, 40108Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 28 |
| Brandenburg High School | Record | Meade County | Brandenburg, 40108Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Virtual | 9 |
| Meade County College and Career Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Brandenburg, 40108Rural: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Meade County High School
Meade County
Brandenburg, 40108 / Rural: Distant
Barry Hahn Primary School
Meade County
Brandenburg, 40108 / Rural: Distant
Stuart Pepper Middle School
Meade County
Brandenburg, 40108 / Rural: Distant
David T. Wilson Elementary
Meade County
Brandenburg, 40108 / Rural: Distant
Payneville Elementary School
Meade County
Payneville, 40157 / Rural: Distant
Bluegrass Challenge Academy
Eminence Independent
Fort Knox, 40121 / City: Small
James R. Allen High School
Meade County
Brandenburg, 40108 / Rural: Distant
Meade County College and Career Center
Kentucky Tech System
Brandenburg, 40108 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,813
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Meade County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Meade County, Kentucky?
Meade County manages a robust system of 12 public schools serving a total enrollment of 5,028 students. The county's facilities are distributed across four elementary, three middle, and five high school programs.
How do schools in Meade County perform academically?
With a 95.0% graduation rate, Meade County schools perform well above the national 87% benchmark. The district achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,813, which is lower than both the state average and the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Meade County, Kentucky?
The Meade County district oversees nearly the entire student body with 4,966 students enrolled across its main campuses. There are no charter schools present in the county, ensuring all public resources flow through the traditional district system.
What is the school experience like in Meade County?
The county features 11 rural schools and one city-based location, with an average school size of 457 students. Meade County High School is the largest facility by far with ,1515 students, while specialized alternative programs provide much smaller, targeted settings.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.