For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 835 students in 40456, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 40456, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 40456 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40456, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40456 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40456, KY Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Rockcastle County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 40456, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 40456, KY include Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement and Rockcastle County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 40456?
3 public high schools are located in 40456.
What is the racial composition of students in 40456?
40456 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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