Muhlenberg County

Located at 510 W Main St in Powderly, Kentucky, the Muhlenberg County school district is an open, regular public school system serving a rural fringe setting. Operating 10 active campuses, the district delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through the 12th grade, in addition to specialized ungraded offerings. As an independent district that is not part of a supervisory union, it serves as the central public educational institution for the local area. Parents, students, and researchers can contact the administrative offices directly at (270) 338-2871 or visit their official website at http://www.muhlenberg.kyschools.us/.

Within the context of the 2024-2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student population of 4,410 learners, consisting of 2,095 female and 2,315 male students. Demographically, the student body is composed of 3,950 White students, 183 students of two or more races, 151 Hispanic students, 94 Black students, 28 Asian students, 3 American Indian students, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To manage operations and guide student learning, the district employs a total workforce of 1,431.36 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team is comprised of 593.76 FTE teachers, 100 FTE instructional aides, and 737.6 FTE support staff personnel, providing comprehensive academic and operational support across all grade levels.