Muhlenberg County Schools & Education
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,184
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#86
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Muhlenberg County
Measured School Summary
Muhlenberg County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,184 per pupil, Muhlenberg County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Muhlenberg 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
11 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #86 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,184
$290 above the state average
School coverage
11
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
Muhlenberg County has 11 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 Muhlenberg 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
Muhlenberg County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#86
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Muhlenberg County
Elementary to high school visible
4,486 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Muhlenberg County is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Muhlenberg 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?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Muhlenberg 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.
A Consolidated Rural Education Infrastructure
Muhlenberg County operates a streamlined educational system with 11 total public schools serving 4,486 students. The network includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative facility, all managed by a single unified district.
Unified District Serving the Entire Community
The Muhlenberg County school district manages all 4,486 students across its 11 campuses, ensuring centralized resource allocation. There are currently zero charter schools in the county, representing 0% of the educational landscape.
A Blend of Rural and Town Campuses
Students attend schools across seven rural and four town-based locales, with an average school size of 498 students. Muhlenberg County High School is the largest with 1,146 students, while Muhlenberg South Middle School offers a more intimate setting with 420 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Muhlenberg County
Reported Enrollment
4,486
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Muhlenberg County
11 Public Schools in Muhlenberg 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County High School | Profile | Muhlenberg County | Greenville, 42345Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,146 |
| Greenville Elementary School | Record | Muhlenberg County | Greenville, 42345Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 577 |
| Muhlenberg South Elementary | Record | Muhlenberg County | Beechmont, 42323Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 564 |
| Muhlenberg North Middle | Record | Muhlenberg County | Greenville, 42345Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 507 |
| Muhlenberg South Middle School | Record | Muhlenberg County | Greenville, 42345Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 420 |
| Central City Elementary | Record | Muhlenberg County | Central City, 42330Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 414 |
| Longest Elementary | Record | Muhlenberg County | Greenville, 42345Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 384 |
| Bremen Elementary School | Record | Muhlenberg County | Bremen, 42325Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| The Renaissance Center | Record | Muhlenberg County | Greenville, 42345Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 106 |
| Green River Education Center | Record | Muhlenberg County | Central City, 42330Rural: Fringe | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center | Record | Muhlenberg County | Greenville, 42345Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Muhlenberg County High School
Muhlenberg County
Greenville, 42345 / Rural: Fringe
Greenville Elementary School
Muhlenberg County
Greenville, 42345 / Town: Distant
Muhlenberg South Elementary
Muhlenberg County
Beechmont, 42323 / Rural: Distant
Muhlenberg North Middle
Muhlenberg County
Greenville, 42345 / Town: Distant
Muhlenberg South Middle School
Muhlenberg County
Greenville, 42345 / Town: Distant
Central City Elementary
Muhlenberg County
Central City, 42330 / Rural: Fringe
Bremen Elementary School
Muhlenberg County
Bremen, 42325 / Rural: Distant
The Renaissance Center
Muhlenberg County
Greenville, 42345 / Rural: Fringe
Green River Education Center
Muhlenberg County
Central City, 42330 / Rural: Fringe
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center
Muhlenberg County
Greenville, 42345 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,184
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?
Muhlenberg County operates a streamlined educational system with 11 total public schools serving 4,486 students. The network includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative facility, all managed by a single unified district.
What are the major school districts in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?
The Muhlenberg County school district manages all 4,486 students across its 11 campuses, ensuring centralized resource allocation. There are currently zero charter schools in the county, representing 0% of the educational landscape.
What is the school experience like in Muhlenberg County?
Students attend schools across seven rural and four town-based locales, with an average school size of 498 students. Muhlenberg County High School is the largest with 1,146 students, while Muhlenberg South Middle School offers a more intimate setting with 420 students.
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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.