Meade County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108 · Meade County
#51 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#8886 of 16,910 nationally
About Meade County High School
Meade County High School is a public high located in Brandenburg, in the Meade County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,512 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 51st of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,512.
There are 4 schools in Brandenburg; Meade County High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meade County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meade County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stuart Pepper Middle School
Brandenburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students · 1.2 km away
David T. Wilson Elementary
Brandenburg · Public middle · Grades 4–6
529 students · 1.5 km away
Barry Hahn Primary School
Brandenburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
807 students · 1.6 km away
Ekron Elementary School
Ekron · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students · 7.3 km away
Heth-Washington Elementary School
Central · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
162 students · 12 km away
Payneville Elementary School
Payneville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
265 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,519 students
Fern Creek High
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1,525 students
Dixie Heights High School
Fort Mitchell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
Randall K. Cooper High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,490 students
Oldham County High School
La Grange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,547 students
South Warren High School
Bowling Green · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meade County High School a good school?
Meade County High School has a Success Index (US) of 48.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #51 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meade County High School rank in Kentucky?
Meade County High School ranks #51 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #8886 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meade County High School?
Meade County High School had 1,512 students in 2025.
Is Meade County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Meade County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meade County High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Meade County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.