For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,016 students in Muhlenberg County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Muhlenberg County, KY are Muhlenberg South Middle School, Muhlenberg North Middle School and The Renaissance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muhlenberg County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Muhlenberg County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Muhlenberg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muhlenberg South Middle School
(Math: 47% | 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: #22.
Muhlenberg North Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #33.
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
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 middle schools in Muhlenberg County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Muhlenberg County, KY include Muhlenberg South Middle School, Muhlenberg North Middle School and The Renaissance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Muhlenberg County?
3 public middle schools are located in Muhlenberg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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