Enrollment
420
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muhlenberg South Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muhlenberg South Middle School
Muhlenberg South Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Greenville, Kentucky, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #428, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% 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.
Among Greenville's middle schools, it stands alongside Muhlenberg North Middle (871 students): Muhlenberg South Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 24.9:1).
Muhlenberg County also operates Muhlenberg County High School (1,123 students) and Muhlenberg North Middle (871 students) alongside Muhlenberg South Middle 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 South Middle School compares
Muhlenberg South Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,929
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 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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muhlenberg County, which includes Muhlenberg South Middle 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 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
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Muhlenberg South Middle School a good school?
Muhlenberg South Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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