Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Central City’s public schools score below 84% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Central City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Central City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 210 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Central City’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,468 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Muhlenberg County Middle School, then Muhlenberg County High School. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Central City’s grade
C−: better than 16% of Kentucky school districts, #122 of 139 Kentucky towns. Both inputs trail the Kentucky average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Central City, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Central City
Muhlenberg County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 871 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
7th grade in Central City
Muhlenberg County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 871 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
8th grade in Central City
Muhlenberg County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 871 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
9th grade in Central City
Muhlenberg County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,123 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
10th grade in Central City
Muhlenberg County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,123 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
11th grade in Central City
Muhlenberg County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,123 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
12th grade in Central City
Muhlenberg County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,123 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
Central City’s public schools are run by Muhlenberg County School District, which also serves Bremen, Drakesboro, Greenville and Powderly and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Central City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Central City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Central City | C− | Muhlenberg County |
Every school in Central City
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Green River Education Center).
Questions about Central City’s schools
Are Central City’s schools good?
On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Central City children attend score below 84% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #122 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Central City in?
Muhlenberg County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,410 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Central City kids go to high school?
Muhlenberg County High School in Greenville, with 1,123 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Central City’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Muhlenberg County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Central City spend per student?
$13,468 in Muhlenberg County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Central City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Central City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.