- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, KY
Muhlenberg South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210008101517
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg South Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhlenberg South Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg South Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Greenville, KY.
School address
District: Muhlenberg County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210008101517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Muhlenberg South Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210008101517 · Greenville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 16.8:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Muhlenberg County High School (1,123 students)
Muhlenberg South Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Muhlenberg South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muhlenberg Cou
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
- This school 420
Muhlenberg South Middle School
420 students
- Central City E 406
Central City Elementary
406 students
What this shows Muhlenberg South Middle School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhlenberg South Middle School compares
Muhlenberg South Middle 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 | 58.1% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
33.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg South Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central City Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg South Middle 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg South Middle School
How many students attend Muhlenberg South Middle School?
Muhlenberg South Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg South Middle 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 South Middle School?
58.1% of students at Muhlenberg South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg South Middle School?
Muhlenberg South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South Middle School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg South Middle School ranks #5 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 South Middle School, Muhlenberg County also operates Muhlenberg County High School (1,123 students), Muhlenberg North Middle (871 students), and Greenville Elementary School (620 students). See the Muhlenberg County district page for the complete list.