For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,761 students in Rockcastle County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Rockcastle County School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
2,761 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Rockcastle County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,631 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
203
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
212
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,054 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,998
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,054
$13,943
Best Rockcastle County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,761 students.
What is the rank of Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District is ranked #100 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County School District?
95% of Rockcastle County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Rockcastle County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,054 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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