Muhlenberg County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,486 students in Muhlenberg County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Muhlenberg County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Muhlenberg County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
87 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
4,044 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
259
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
373
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
400
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
325
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
294
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
327
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
360
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
277
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
253
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
6
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,084 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,636 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Muhlenberg County School District?
Muhlenberg County School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,486 students.
What is the rank of Muhlenberg County School District?
Muhlenberg County School District is ranked #108 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muhlenberg County School District?
90% of Muhlenberg County School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muhlenberg County School District?
Muhlenberg County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Muhlenberg County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,636 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
