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Rowan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,258 students in Rowan 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 Rowan County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
10 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,258 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Rowan 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
39 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,011 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
92%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
235
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,105 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,053 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,105
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,053
$14,055
Best Rowan County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bluegrass Discovery Middle School
Alternative 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
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative 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
| 4 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clearfield Elementary 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
| 278 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rodburn Elementary 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
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Tilden Hogge Elementary 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
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
Rowan County Middle 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
| 724 students
Rank: #77.
Mcbrayer Elementary 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
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Rowan County Senior High 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
| 981 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bluegrass Discovery High School
Alternative School
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 W Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Grades: PK
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,258 students.
What is the rank of Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District is ranked #93 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County School District?
92% of Rowan County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Rowan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,053 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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