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Muhlenberg County

Kentucky · Public School District
11
Schools
4,486
Students
$15,137
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
61.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
85.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Muhlenberg County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 4,486 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,137 is near the national average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bremen Elementary SchoolPK–05368
Central City ElementaryPK–05414
Greenville Elementary SchoolPK–05577
Longest ElementaryPK–05384
Muhlenberg South ElementaryPK–05564
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Muhlenberg North Middle06–08507
Muhlenberg South Middle School06–08420
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center09–120
Muhlenberg County High School09–121,146
The Renaissance Center06–12106
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Green River Education CenterUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,137Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
31%
State
48.4%
Local (property tax)
31.4%
Federal
20.2%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,486
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.4%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,486 students.
What is the graduation rate for Muhlenberg County?
The graduation rate is 85.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Muhlenberg County spend per student?
Muhlenberg County spends $15,137 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Muhlenberg County?
62% of students in Muhlenberg County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Muhlenberg County?
No, Muhlenberg County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Muhlenberg County serve?
Muhlenberg County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Muhlenberg County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Muhlenberg County is 44/100. 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.