For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,681 students in Meade County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, KY are Barry Hahn Primary School, Flaherty Primary School and David T. Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Meade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Hahn Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Broadway
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Grades: PK-3
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
Flaherty Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2635 Flaherty Rd.
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7575
Grades: PK-3
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
David T. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Grades: 4-6
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Flaherty Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2615 Flaherty Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7565
Grades: 4-6
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Payneville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Rhodelia Rd
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Ekron Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Hayesville Rd
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Ekron, KY 40117
(270) 422-7570
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Meade County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8585 Battletown Rd
Battletown, KY 40104
(270) 422-7560
Battletown, KY 40104
(270) 422-7560
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
Brandenburg High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1155 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7500
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
202 Wendell St
Muldraugh, KY 40155
(270) 422-7555
Muldraugh, KY 40155
(270) 422-7555
Grades: K-6
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, KY include Barry Hahn Primary School, Flaherty Primary School and David T. Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Meade County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Meade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County?
Meade County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Meade County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Meade County include: Flaherty Elementary School vs. David T. Wilson Elementary School, David T. Wilson Elementary School vs. Flaherty Elementary School, Flaherty Elementary School vs. Ekron Elementary School
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