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4.8 avg / 10

Muhlenberg County School District

School District · Powderly, Kentucky

Students: 4,389
Teachers (FTE): 283

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,648

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Muhlenberg County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Muhlenberg 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.

Greenville Elementary School

6.4/10

Greenville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Muhlenberg County High School

6.3/10

Greenville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Muhlenberg South Middle School

5.6/10

Greenville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#148 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,648

$338 vs Kentucky median

District size

4,389 students

Larger than Kentucky median

The short answer

Muhlenberg County ranks #148 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Muhlenberg County's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greenville Elementary School (6.4/10), Muhlenberg County High School (6.3/10), and Muhlenberg South Middle School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Greenville Elementary School

Rates 6.4/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Muhlenberg County schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Muhlenberg 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 Greenville Elementary School 6.4 / 10
2 Muhlenberg County High School 6.3 / 10
3 Muhlenberg South Middle School 5.6 / 10
4 The Renaissance Center 5.6 / 10
5 Bremen Elementary School 4.6 / 10
6 Central City Elementary 4.5 / 10
7 Muhlenberg North Middle 4.1 / 10
8 Longest Elementary 3.5 / 10
9 Muhlenberg South Elementary 3.0 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Muhlenberg County

Muhlenberg County is a Powderly, Kentucky school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,389 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $13,648 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Muhlenberg County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Greenville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Muhlenberg County students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.2%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Muhlenberg County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.0%
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ELA Proficiency 52.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Muhlenberg County with test data.

District Details

City
Powderly
Total Enrollment
4,389
Teachers (FTE)
283
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Muhlenberg County?

Muhlenberg County has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Muhlenberg County?

The average composite rating for Muhlenberg County is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Muhlenberg County?

Muhlenberg County spends $13,648 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Muhlenberg County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Muhlenberg County is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Muhlenberg County?

Greenville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Muhlenberg County with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Muhlenberg County?

Across schools in Muhlenberg County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Muhlenberg County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Muhlenberg County has an average school rating of 4.8/10 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
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
44.0%
ELA Proficiency
52.2%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

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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