For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 850 students in Rockcastle County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockcastle County, KY are Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement and Rockcastle County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockcastle County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Rockcastle County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Rockcastle County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockcastle County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rockcastle County (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: #22.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockcastle County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockcastle County, KY include Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement and Rockcastle County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockcastle County?
3 public high schools are located in Rockcastle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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