Enrollment
1,123
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenville, KY
Muhlenberg County High School
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210008102258
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhlenberg County High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Greenville, KY.
School address
District: Muhlenberg County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210008102258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muhlenberg County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muhlenberg County High School
Muhlenberg County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Greenville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,123 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,123 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Muhlenberg County also operates Muhlenberg North Middle (871 students) and Greenville Elementary School (620 students) alongside Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg County High School compares
Muhlenberg 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,123
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$13,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 89.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Muhlenberg County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muhlenberg County, which includes Muhlenberg County High School.
$13,929
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 48.4%
Federal 20.2%
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 Muhlenberg County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg North Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg South Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central City Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg County High School
How many students attend Muhlenberg County High School?
Muhlenberg County High School has 1,123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg County High School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muhlenberg County High School?
51.4% of students at Muhlenberg County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg County High School?
The largest demographic group at Muhlenberg County High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Greenville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg County High School?
Muhlenberg County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Muhlenberg County High School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
Is Muhlenberg County High School a good school?
Muhlenberg County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Muhlenberg County?
Besides Muhlenberg County High School, Muhlenberg County also operates Muhlenberg North Middle (871 students), Greenville Elementary School (620 students), and Muhlenberg South Elementary (527 students). See the Muhlenberg County district page for the complete list.
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