For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,435 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 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,435 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
10%
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% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
92%
71%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,543 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$60 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,387
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,543
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Rowan County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Mcbrayer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5955 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Rowan County Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Morehead Transition Academy
Alternative School
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8565
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8565
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rowan Academy - Bluegrass Discovery
Alternative School
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,435 students.
What is the rank of Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District is ranked #100 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
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, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 $17,543 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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