For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,429 students in Rowan County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 304 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Rowan County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rowan County, KY are Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School, Morehead Youth Development Center and Clearfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Rowan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clearfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 Mcbrayer Rd
Clearfield, KY 40313
(606) 784-5792
Clearfield, KY 40313
(606) 784-5792
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rodburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 Christy Creek Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5955 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Rowan County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #77.
Mcbrayer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Rowan County Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowan County Preschool Center
Magnet School
455 W Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Grades: PK
| 174 students
Rowan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bluegrass Discovery Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
400 Flemingsburg Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grote-thompson Hall, 260 Unive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kentucky Technical - Rowan Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rowan Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sunrise Children's Services - Morehead Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2495 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rowan County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Rowan County, KY include Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School, Morehead Youth Development Center and Clearfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rowan County?
10 public schools are located in Rowan County.
What percentage of students in Rowan County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Rowan County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County?
Rowan County public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Rowan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rowan County include: Rodburn Elementary School vs. Mcbrayer Elementary School, Mcbrayer Elementary School vs. Rodburn Elementary School, Tilden Hogge Elementary School vs. Mcbrayer Elementary School
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