Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Meade County School District (2026) - Brandenburg, KY
Public School Review - Established 2003

Meade County School District

1155 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108-0337
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (270) 422-7500
www.meade.kyschools.us

Top Rankings

Meade County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,921 students in Meade County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Meade County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
4,921 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMeade County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K155142
Kind333265
1353276
2380279
3350289
4358271
5372276
6367276
7320257
8387274
9415298
10373295
11405283
12350264
Grade Not Listed33
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Meade County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#35 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMeade County School District
2023#35
2022#26
2021#21
2019#28
2018#18
2017#19
2016#28
2015#30
2014#17
2013#16
2012#13
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

46%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
202346%38%
202246%38%
202141%30%
201956%46%
201857%47%
201759%47%
201661%49%
201552%45%
201456%46%
201352%42%
201252%41%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

51%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
202251%45%
202148%42%
201960%56%
201857%56%
201762%56%
201659%56%
201559%55%
201460%54%
201357%51%
201255%48%
201179%72%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

21%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
202221%22%
202124%24%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

95%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
202395%90%
202296%90%
202195%90%
202095%90%
201993%90%
201893%90%
201795%89%
201693%89%
201593%89%
201492%88%
201394%89%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
20240.240.46
20230.230.45
20220.230.44
20210.220.42
20200.200.41
20190.200.41
20180.180.39
20170.180.39
20160.160.38
20150.170.38
20140.150.36
20130.140.35
20120.140.33
20110.120.32
20100.110.32
20090.110.30
20080.110.30
20070.090.28
20060.080.24
20050.090.25
20040.090.24
20030.090.23
20020.090.24
20010.100.25
20000.100.23
19990.090.23
19980.090.22
19970.090.22
19960.110.20
19950.100.20
19940.090.23
19930.100.18
19920.090.18
19910.080.18
19900.070.18
19890.080.18
19880.080.18
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
20241%2%
20221%2%
20211%2%
20201%2%
20191%2%
20111%1%
20102%2%
20091%2%
20082%2%
20072%2%
20041%1%
20031%1%
20011%2%
19981%1%
19972%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
6%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
20245%10%
20235%9%
20225%8%
20214%8%
20204%7%
20194%7%
20184%6%
20174%6%
20164%6%
20154%6%
20143%5%
20133%5%
20123%4%
20112%4%
20102%4%
20092%4%
20082%4%
20071%3%
20062%2%
20051%2%
20041%2%
20031%1%
20022%1%
20001%2%
19991%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
2%
11%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
20242%11%
20232%11%
20222%11%
20212%11%
20201%11%
20191%11%
20181%11%
20171%11%
20161%11%
20151%11%
20142%11%
20132%11%
20122%11%
20112%11%
20102%12%
20092%11%
20082%11%
20072%11%
20062%11%
20052%11%
20043%11%
20032%11%
20023%10%
20013%11%
20003%11%
19993%11%
19983%10%
19973%10%
19964%10%
19954%10%
19943%11%
19934%9%
19924%10%
19914%10%
19904%10%
19894%10%
19884%10%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
86%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
202487%72%
202388%73%
202288%74%
202188%75%
202089%76%
201989%76%
201891%77%
201791%77%
201691%78%
201591%78%
201492%79%
201393%80%
201293%81%
201194%82%
201094%82%
200995%83%
200894%83%
200795%84%
200696%86%
200595%86%
200495%86%
200396%87%
200295%87%
200195%86%
200095%87%
199995%87%
199896%88%
199795%88%
199694%89%
199595%89%
199495%87%
199395%90%
199295%90%
199195%90%
199096%90%
198996%90%
198896%90%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
20245%5%
20235%5%
20224%5%
20215%4%
20205%4%
20195%4%
20184%4%
20174%4%
20164%3%
20154%3%
20143%3%
20132%3%
20122%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,358 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,711 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
2023$56 MM$31 MM
2022$54 MM$28 MM
2021$56 MM$31 MM
2020$54 MM$28 MM
2019$54 MM$29 MM
2018$53 MM$28 MM
2017$49 MM$27 MM
2016$50 MM$26 MM
2015$47 MM$24 MM
2014$46 MM$25 MM
2012$46 MM$25 MM
2011$46 MM$25 MM
2010$47 MM$24 MM
2009$45 MM$24 MM
2008$45 MM$23 MM
2007$42 MM$21 MM
2006$39 MM$21 MM
2005$34 MM$19 MM
2004$32 MM$18 MM
2003$31 MM$17 MM
2002$30 MM$16 MM
2001$30 MM$16 MM
2000$27 MM$15 MM
1999$26 MM$15 MM
1998$25 MM$13 MM
1997$24 MM$13 MM
1996$22 MM$12 MM
1995$20 MM$12 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$58 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
2023$58 MM$31 MM
2022$66 MM$30 MM
2021$58 MM$31 MM
2020$66 MM$30 MM
2019$64 MM$29 MM
2018$63 MM$29 MM
2017$53 MM$27 MM
2016$46 MM$26 MM
2015$57 MM$24 MM
2014$47 MM$24 MM
2012$45 MM$25 MM
2011$44 MM$25 MM
2010$57 MM$24 MM
2009$49 MM$23 MM
2008$53 MM$23 MM
2007$52 MM$23 MM
2006$39 MM$21 MM
2005$33 MM$20 MM
2004$32 MM$18 MM
2003$29 MM$17 MM
2002$28 MM$16 MM
2001$27 MM$15 MM
2000$29 MM$16 MM
1999$27 MM$15 MM
1998$24 MM$14 MM
1997$25 MM$14 MM
1996$22 MM$13 MM
1995$19 MM$12 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$11,358
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
2023$11,255$14,017
2022$10,736$12,277
2021$11,271$13,947
2020$10,736$12,277
2019$11,090$12,601
2018$10,721$12,004
2017$9,897$11,655
2016$9,967$11,340
2015$9,331$10,260
2014$8,970$10,525
2012$9,016$10,538
2011$8,993$10,815
2010$9,239$10,260
2009$9,087$10,129
2008$8,974$9,593
2007$8,668$9,177
2006$7,549$8,595
2005$6,826$8,058
2004$6,644$7,571
2003$6,565$7,233
2002$6,374$6,765
2001$6,380$6,804
2000$5,824$6,297
1999$5,711$6,223
1998$5,821$5,571
1997$5,445$5,719
1995$4,713$5,143
1992$3,593$3,961
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$11,711
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMeade County School DistrictKentucky
2023$11,605$14,031
2022$13,140$13,046
2021$11,621$13,961
2020$13,140$13,046
2019$13,126$12,743
2018$12,531$12,248
2017$10,642$11,623
2016$9,186$11,206
2015$11,173$10,180
2014$9,177$10,401
2012$8,805$10,497
2011$8,596$10,742
2010$11,062$10,180
2009$9,744$9,906
2008$10,562$9,747
2007$10,929$9,749
2006$7,630$8,847
2005$6,709$8,358
2004$6,646$7,657
2003$6,120$7,021
2002$5,987$6,829
2001$5,712$6,553
2000$6,218$6,848
1999$5,797$6,265
1998$5,500$5,710
1997$5,722$6,044
1995$4,432$4,886
1992$3,580$3,804
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Meade County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barry Hahn Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Broadway
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Gr: PK-3 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Flaherty Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2635 Flaherty Rd.
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Gr: PK-3 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
David T. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Gr: 4-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Ekron Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2500 Hayesville Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Payneville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Rhodelia Rd
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Flaherty Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2615 Flaherty Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Gr: 4-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Meade County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Stuart Pepper Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1085 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530
Gr: 7-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Meade County School District?
Meade County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,921 students.
What is the rank of Meade County School District?
Meade County School District is ranked #33 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County School District?
86% of Meade County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meade County School District?
Meade County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Meade County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,711 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,921 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (KY):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
 Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights

More Articles

About Public Schools
Parenting and Learning Issues
Public School Policies
Opinion
Public School Jobs