For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,389 students in Muhlenberg County, KY (there are , 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 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Muhlenberg County, KY are Greenville Elementary School, Bremen Elementary School and Muhlenberg South Middle 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Muhlenberg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Main Cross
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Bremen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Main St
Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686
Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Muhlenberg South Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 State Route 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 820-6534
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 820-6534
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Muhlenberg County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hwy 189 Bypass
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #55.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Muhlenberg North Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3550
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Longest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Muhlenberg South Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Us Hwy 431 S
Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204
Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
The Renaissance Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Airport Rd
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0662
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0662
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green River Education Center
Vocational School
1200 River Rd
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
501 Robert Draper Way
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Muhlenberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 Cardinal Dr
Drakesboro, KY 42337
(270) 476-8775
Drakesboro, KY 42337
(270) 476-8775
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
5080 St.
Graham, KY 42344
(270) 338-1317
Graham, KY 42344
(270) 338-1317
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
4650 State Rt 973
Belton, KY 42324
(270) 657-2533
Belton, KY 42324
(270) 657-2533
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
3875 Stroute 181 North
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5460
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5460
Grades: 12
| 91 students
501 Robert Draper Way
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
2900 State Rt 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-9404
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-9404
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
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 South Middle 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 90%).
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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Muhlenberg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Muhlenberg County include: Central City Elementary School vs. Greenville Elementary School, Longest Elementary School vs. Greenville Elementary School, Greenville Elementary School vs. Central City Elementary School
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