Total enrollment
4,410
-35 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Muhlenberg County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Muhlenberg County clocks in around 4,846 students across 11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).
4-year change in Muhlenberg County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Muhlenberg County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.7% | #85 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,846 | #35 of 110 | #1,360 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #48 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #48 of 110 | #1,865 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.0% | #48 of 110 | #1,022 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.5% | #66 of 110 | #2,175 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Muhlenberg County school rankings
Residents
30,591
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
4,846
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,927
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.0%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
2,326 students
Middle
2
1,307 students
High
4
1,213 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Muhlenberg County Public Schools
4,846 students · 1 district in Muhlenberg County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Muhlenberg County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Muhlenberg County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Bremen Elementary School· 52.3%
- Muhlenberg County High School· 51.0%
- Greenville Elementary School· 43.7%
- Central City Elementary· 42.0%
- Muhlenberg County Middle School· 39.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Longest Elementary· 25.7%
- Muhlenberg South Elementary· 36.7%
- Muhlenberg County Middle School· 39.7%
- Central City Elementary· 42.0%
- Greenville Elementary School· 43.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County High School | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 1,123 | · |
| Muhlenberg County Middle School | Greenville | Middle | 06-08 | 871 | · |
| Greenville Elementary School | Greenville | Elementary | PK-05 | 620 | · |
| Muhlenberg South Elementary | Beechmont | Elementary | PK-05 | 527 | · |
| Muhlenberg South Middle School | Greenville | Middle | 06-08 | 436 | · |
| Central City Elementary | Central City | Elementary | PK-05 | 406 | · |
| Longest Elementary | Greenville | Elementary | PK-05 | 404 | · |
| Bremen Elementary School | Bremen | Elementary | PK-05 | 369 | · |
| The Renaissance Center | Greenville | High | 06-12 | 90 | · |
| Green River Education Center | Central City | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
| Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Muhlenberg County
About Muhlenberg County
Muhlenberg County is a rural-scale county of about 30,591 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system hosts approximately 4,846 students across 11 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,927, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 9% noticeably below the Kentucky median.
In terms of grade levels, Muhlenberg County consists of 5 elementary schools (2,326 students), 2 middle schools (1,307), and 4 high schools (1,213).
Muhlenberg County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,846 students across Muhlenberg County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,410 students, held roughly steady from the 4,445 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 9 to 8 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Muhlenberg County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data