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Best Muhlenberg County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,389 students in Muhlenberg County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Muhlenberg County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Muhlenberg County, KY are Greenville Elementary School, Bremen Elementary School and Muhlenberg County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muhlenberg County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Muhlenberg County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Muhlenberg County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 E Main Cross
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bremen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 Main St
Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Muhlenberg County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Hwy 189 Bypass
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Muhlenberg County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 State Route 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Longest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Muhlenberg South Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 Us Hwy 431 S
Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
The Renaissance Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Airport Rd
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0662
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Green River Education Center
Vocational School
1200 River Rd
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
501 Robert Draper Way
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Muhlenberg County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Muhlenberg County, KY include Greenville Elementary School, Bremen Elementary School and Muhlenberg County High School.
How many public schools are located in Muhlenberg County?
11 public schools are located in Muhlenberg County.
What percentage of students in Muhlenberg County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Muhlenberg County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Muhlenberg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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