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Meade County

Kentucky · Public School District
10
Schools
4,966
Students
$11,983
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
50.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.4%
Graduation Rate
+7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Meade County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 4,966 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,983 is below the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barry Hahn Primary SchoolPK–03804
Ekron Elementary SchoolKG–06376
Flaherty Primary SchoolPK–03436
Payneville Elementary SchoolKG–06256
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
David T. Wilson Elementary04–06502
Flaherty Elementary School04–06268
Stuart Pepper Middle School07–08772
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brandenburg High School09–129
James R. Allen High School06–1228
Meade County High School09–121,515
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,983-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
23%
State
60.1%
Local (property tax)
22.6%
Federal
17.3%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,966
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.4%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.4% graduation rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,983, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meade County?
Meade County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,966 students.
What is the graduation rate for Meade County?
The graduation rate is 94.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Meade County spend per student?
Meade County spends $11,983 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Meade County?
50% of students in Meade County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Meade County?
No, Meade County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Meade County serve?
Meade County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Meade County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Meade County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.