- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210008102258
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Muhlenberg County High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 67.3 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 210008102258 · Greenville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,123 enr · 16.8:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Muhlenberg North Middle (871 students)
Muhlenberg County High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE held 67.3 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Muhlenberg County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Muhlenberg County High School
1,123 students
- Muhlenberg Nor
Muhlenberg North Middle
871 students
- Greenville Ele
Greenville Elementary School
620 students
- Muhlenberg Sou
Muhlenberg South Elementary
527 students
- Muhlenberg Sou 420
Muhlenberg South Middle School
420 students
- Central City E 406
Central City Elementary
406 students
What this shows Muhlenberg County High School reports 1,123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhlenberg County High School compares
Muhlenberg 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,648
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
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.
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
District finance for Muhlenberg County reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,123 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,146 (2022-23) → 1,091 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
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.