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Rockcastle County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,762 students in Rockcastle County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Rockcastle County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,762 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rockcastle County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.44
# American Indian Students
4 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
2,641 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
96%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
234
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
200
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,993 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,993
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,050
$14,055
Best Rockcastle County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Brodhead Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 826 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,762 students.
What is the rank of Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District is ranked #102 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County School District?
96% of Rockcastle County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Rockcastle County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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