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Muhlenberg County

Kentucky · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 4,486 students, in a county of 30,591 residents.

Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
4,486
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,927
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.6%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Muhlenberg County
4,486 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
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Muhlenberg County High SchoolGreenvilleHigh09-121,146·
Greenville Elementary SchoolGreenvilleElementaryPK-05577·
Muhlenberg South ElementaryBeechmontElementaryPK-05564·
Muhlenberg North MiddleGreenvilleMiddle06-08507·
Muhlenberg South Middle SchoolGreenvilleMiddle06-08420·
Central City ElementaryCentral CityElementaryPK-05414·
Longest ElementaryGreenvilleElementaryPK-05384·
Bremen Elementary SchoolBremenElementaryPK-05368·
The Renaissance CenterGreenvilleHigh06-12106·
Green River Education CenterCentral CityUngradedUG-UG0·
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech CenterGreenvilleHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,486 students.
How many high schools are in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has 3 public high schools, along with 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County is the largest school district in Muhlenberg County, serving approximately 4,486 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 30,591, with a median age of 43. About 21.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Muhlenberg County?
Median household income in Muhlenberg County is $51,927, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Muhlenberg County?
Approximately 14.7% of adults 25 and older in Muhlenberg County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Muhlenberg County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.6% of students in Muhlenberg County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Muhlenberg County schools?
Across Muhlenberg County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Muhlenberg County is owner-occupied?
Muhlenberg County has about 13,557 housing units, of which roughly 78.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data