Enrollment
871
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, KY
Muhlenberg North Middle
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg North Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210008101081
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg North Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhlenberg North Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg North Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Greenville, KY.
School address
District: Muhlenberg County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210008101081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muhlenberg North Middle compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muhlenberg North Middle
Muhlenberg North Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Greenville, Kentucky, enrolling 871 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Kentucky schools and 64% 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 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 91% of state schools at 871 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 871 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Greenville's middle schools, it stands alongside Muhlenberg South Middle School (420 students): Muhlenberg North Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
Muhlenberg County also operates Muhlenberg County High School (1,123 students) and Greenville Elementary School (620 students) alongside Muhlenberg North Middle.
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 North Middle compares
Muhlenberg North Middle on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 64% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 871 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 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 89.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Muhlenberg North Middle is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muhlenberg County, which includes Muhlenberg North Middle.
$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 North Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg South Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central City Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg North Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle schools in Greenville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~871 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg North Middle
How many students attend Muhlenberg North Middle?
Muhlenberg North Middle has 871 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg North Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg North Middle is 24.9:1, which is 64% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muhlenberg North Middle?
55.6% of students at Muhlenberg North Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg North Middle?
The largest demographic group at Muhlenberg North Middle is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Greenville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg North Middle?
Muhlenberg North Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muhlenberg North Middle rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg North Middle ranks #6 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 North Middle a good school?
Muhlenberg North Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. 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 North Middle, Muhlenberg County also operates Muhlenberg County High School (1,123 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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