Meade County High School is a public high school in Brandenburg, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1914, and is part of the Meade County Schools district.
Serving 1,468 students in grades 9-12, Meade County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meade County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Meade County High School's student population of 1,468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
Meade County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meade County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Greenwave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meade County High School's ranking?
Meade County High School is ranked #652 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Meade County High School often compared to?
Meade County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabethtown High School, James R. Allen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meade County High School?
The graduation rate of Meade County High School is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Meade County High School?
1,468 students attend Meade County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Meade County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meade County High School?
Meade County High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meade County High School offer ?
Meade County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meade County High School part of?
Meade County High School is part of Meade County School District.
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