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10 schools in Meade County

Kentucky · 4,921 students · 3 cities

Public K-12 education in Meade County reaches 4,921 students across 10 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Meade County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,921
-68 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Meade County High SchoolBrandenburgHigh09-121,512
Barry Hahn Primary SchoolBrandenburgElementaryPK-03807
Stuart Pepper Middle SchoolBrandenburgMiddle07-08702
David T. Wilson ElementaryBrandenburgMiddle04-06529
Flaherty Primary SchoolEkronElementaryPK-03403
Ekron Elementary SchoolEkronElementaryKG-06365
Flaherty Elementary SchoolEkronMiddle04-06299
Payneville Elementary SchoolPaynevilleElementaryKG-06265
James R. Allen High SchoolBrandenburgHigh06-1239
Brandenburg High SchoolBrandenburgCombinedM-M·

About Meade County

Meade County is a sparse public-school district in Kentucky. The district oversees 10 schools and enrolls approximately 4,921 students.

On the school-mix side, Meade County covers 4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,921 students, stayed largely flat from the 4,989 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Meade County lost 1 school, going from 10 to 9. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 86% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Meade County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Meade County run?
Meade County has 10 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,921 students in Kentucky.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Meade County?
Meade County includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Meade County?
Meade County High School is the largest public school in Meade County by enrollment, with approximately 1,512 students.
What grade levels does Meade County serve?
Meade County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 10 campuses.
What cities does Meade County serve?
Meade County operates schools in Brandenburg, Ekron, Payneville across Kentucky.