Top 5 Best Rockcastle County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,761 students in Rockcastle County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY are Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement, Brodhead Elementary School and Roundstone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockcastle County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rockcastle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rockcastle County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brodhead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Roundstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #55.
Rockcastle County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Rockcastle County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY include Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement, Brodhead Elementary School and Roundstone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockcastle County?
7 public schools are located in Rockcastle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockcastle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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