Meade County School District
School District · Brandenburg, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Meade County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Meade County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Flaherty Primary School
Ekron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
David T. Wilson Elementary
Brandenburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ekron Elementary School
Ekron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#105 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,339
$2,647 vs Kentucky median
District size
4,930 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Meade County ranks #105 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Meade County's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Flaherty Primary School (7.9/10), David T. Wilson Elementary (7.3/10), and Ekron Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Meade County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Meade County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flaherty Primary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | David T. Wilson Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Ekron Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Flaherty Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Barry Hahn Primary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Meade County High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Payneville Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | James R. Allen High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Stuart Pepper Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Meade County
Meade County is a Brandenburg, Kentucky school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,930 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $11,339 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Meade County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Flaherty Primary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Meade County students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Meade County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Meade County with test data.
Schools in Meade County
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Brandenburg
- Total Enrollment
- 4,930
- Teachers (FTE)
- 261
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meade County?
Meade County has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Meade County?
The average composite rating for Meade County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Meade County?
Meade County spends $11,339 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meade County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Meade County is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Meade County?
Flaherty Primary School is the highest-rated school in Meade County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Meade County?
Across schools in Meade County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Meade County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Meade County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
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Compare Meade County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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