Enrollment
1,512
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210405001035
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meade County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meade County High School
Meade County High School is a large high school in Brandenburg, Kentucky, enrolling 1,512 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 44% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,512 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Meade County spends $10,252 per pupil, 22% below the Kentucky average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 319 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,512 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Brandenburg's high schools, it stands alongside Brandenburg High School (9 students): Meade County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 9:1).
Meade County also operates Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students) and Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students) alongside Meade County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meade County High School compares
Meade County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade County, which includes Meade County High School.
$10,252
Per student
-22%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meade County High School a good school?
Meade County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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