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5.8 avg / 10

Rockcastle County School District

School District · Mount Vernon, Kentucky

Students: 2,779
Teachers (FTE): 189

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,041

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#111 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,041

+$55 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,779 students

Typical than Kentucky median

About Rockcastle County

Rockcastle County is a Mount Vernon, Kentucky school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,779 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $14,041 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Rockcastle County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Rockcastle County students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Rockcastle County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.4%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Rockcastle County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Mount Vernon
Total Enrollment
2,779
Teachers (FTE)
189
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rockcastle County?

Rockcastle County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rockcastle County?

The average composite rating for Rockcastle County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rockcastle County?

Rockcastle County spends $14,041 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockcastle County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rockcastle County is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rockcastle County?

Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is the highest-rated school in Rockcastle County with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Rockcastle County?

Across schools in Rockcastle County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rockcastle County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Rockcastle County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
34.0%
ELA Proficiency
44.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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