For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,294 students in Mount Vernon, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, KY are Roundstone Elementary School, Rockcastle County Middle School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Mount Vernon, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roundstone Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Rockcastle County Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 43%
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
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Rockcastle County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational 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 schools in Mount Vernon, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, KY are Roundstone Elementary School, Rockcastle County Middle School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Vernon, KY?
6 public schools are located in Mount Vernon, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon, KY?
Mount Vernon, KY minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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