- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brandenburg, KY
Meade County High School
Federal NCES profile for Meade County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210405001035
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meade County High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Brandenburg · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meade County High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meade County High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, KY.
School address
District: Meade County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210405001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Meade County High School held near 1,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 210405001035 · Brandenburg, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,512 enr · 21.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students)
Meade County High School held near 1,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Meade County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meade County High School
1,512 students
- Barry Hahn Pri
Barry Hahn Primary School
807 students
- Stuart Pepper
Stuart Pepper Middle School
702 students
- David T. Wilso 529
David T. Wilson Elementary
529 students
- Flaherty Prima 403
Flaherty Primary School
403 students
- Ekron Elementa 365
Ekron Elementary School
365 students
What this shows Meade County High School reports 1,512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meade County High School compares
Meade County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,512 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,512
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Meade County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meade County reports $11,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meade County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Hahn Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David T. Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flaherty Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ekron Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meade County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Brandenburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meade County High School
How many students attend Meade County High School?
Meade County High School has 1,512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brandenburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,515 (2022-23) → 1,468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meade County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meade County High School is 21.9:1, which is 44% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meade County High School?
45.9% of students at Meade County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meade County High School?
The largest demographic group at Meade County High School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Brandenburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meade County High School?
Meade County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meade County High School rank among public schools in Brandenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Meade County High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brandenburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Meade County?
Besides Meade County High School, Meade County also operates Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students), Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students), and David T. Wilson Elementary (529 students). See the Meade County district page for the complete list.