For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,053 students in Rowan County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, KY are Morehead Youth Development Center and Rowan County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Rowan County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rowan County Senior 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rowan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in Rowan County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, KY include Morehead Youth Development Center and Rowan County Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rowan County?
3 public high schools are located in Rowan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County?
Rowan County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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