1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (606) 256-4816
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12,Rockcastle County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockcastle County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Rockcastle County High School's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockcastle County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockcastle County High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
96%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.08
0.44
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockcastle County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockcastle County High School's ranking?
Rockcastle County High School is ranked #979 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockcastle County High School?
The graduation rate of Rockcastle County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rockcastle County High School?
826 students attend Rockcastle County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rockcastle County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockcastle County High School?
Rockcastle County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockcastle County High School offer ?
Rockcastle County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockcastle County High School part of?
Rockcastle County High School is part of Rockcastle County School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Rockcastle County High School is Rockcastle County Area Technology Center (5.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northern Elementary School (5.1 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: PK-5 | 374 students 5.1 miles 6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
5.1
PK-5
374
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Grades: 8-12 5.7 miles 1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
5.7
8-12
n/a
Rockcastle County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 623 students 5.9 miles 945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
5.9
6-8
623
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students 5.9 miles 955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
5.9
6-12
23
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 621 students 6.2 miles 530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
6.2
PK-5
621
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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