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#616 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 48% in state
Muhlenberg County High School
High School · Muhlenberg County · Greenville, KY
A high school in Greenville, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
501 Hwy 189 Bypass, Greenville, KY 42345
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Muhlenberg County High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Muhlenberg County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,040
Median home value
$132,000
Median rent
$649/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Renaissance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Muhlenberg County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muhlenberg County High School is listed in Muhlenberg County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muhlenberg County High School
Muhlenberg County High School is a public high school in Greenville, KY, part of Muhlenberg County, serving approximately 1,091 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muhlenberg County High School
What grades does Muhlenberg County High School serve?
Muhlenberg County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Muhlenberg County High School?
Muhlenberg County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,091 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg County High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muhlenberg County High School rank in KY?
Muhlenberg County High School ranks #616 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Muhlenberg County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Muhlenberg County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Muhlenberg County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muhlenberg County High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Muhlenberg County High School a charter school?
No, Muhlenberg County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muhlenberg County High School a Title I school?
No, Muhlenberg County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muhlenberg County High School?
52.4% of students at Muhlenberg County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Muhlenberg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (270) 338-0040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42345)
- 11,496
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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