Rowan County School District
School District · Morehead, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,419
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,419
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Rowan County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rowan County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
Morehead · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rowan County Senior High School
Morehead · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rodburn Elementary School
Morehead · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#120 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,419
$1,567 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,411 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Rowan County ranks #120 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Rowan County's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tilden Hogge Elementary School (7.2/10), Rowan County Senior High School (6.3/10), and Rodburn Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rowan County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tilden Hogge Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Rowan County Senior High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Rodburn Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Rowan County Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mcbrayer Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Clearfield Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rowan County
Rowan County is a Morehead, Kentucky school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,411 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $12,419 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Rowan County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tilden Hogge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rowan County students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rowan County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rowan County with test data.
Schools in Rowan County
10 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Morehead
- Total Enrollment
- 3,411
- Teachers (FTE)
- 192
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rowan County?
Rowan County has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rowan County?
The average composite rating for Rowan County is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rowan County?
Rowan County spends $12,419 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rowan County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rowan County is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rowan County?
Tilden Hogge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rowan County with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Rowan County?
Across schools in Rowan County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rowan County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Rowan County has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.0%
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Compare Rowan County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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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