Best Schools in Meade County, KY
Meade County, KY has 19 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,396 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Meade County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meade County, KY
The top high schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
2. North Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
3. Meade County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1515 Students
4. James R. Allen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 28 Students
5. Brandenburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
6. Bluegrass Challenge Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eminence Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meade County, KY
The top middle schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. David T. Wilson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 502 Students
2. West Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
3. Stuart Pepper Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 772 Students
4. Flaherty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 268 Students
5. James T Alton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
6. North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meade County, KY
The top elementary schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barry Hahn Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 804 Students
2. Ekron Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 376 Students
3. Cecilia Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
4. Flaherty Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 436 Students
5. Payneville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 256 Students
6. Meadow View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
7. Nichols Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meade County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meade County, KY has a total population of 30,003 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meade County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Meade County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meade County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meade County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Meade County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Meade County, KY
How many schools are in Meade County, KY?
Meade County, KY has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,396 students in total.
How do schools in Meade County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Meade County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Meade County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meade County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Meade County
3 places in Meade County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Brandenburg (6)
- Ekron (3)
- Payneville (1)
School districts (1)
- Meade County (10 schools)