NW Kentucky News

There were 308 12th grade students enrolled in Muhlenberg County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 14.4% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Muhlenberg County High School welcomed most of the 12th grade students in the county, registering 271 students.

Within Muhlenberg County schools, the highest student population was found in first grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 11th grade.

Statewide, Muhlenberg County ranked 41st in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 41st the year before.

Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.

School	# of 12th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Muhlenberg County High School	271	21.8%	1,244
The Renaissance Center	37	20.2%	183