Average
#630 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 49% in state
Rowan County Senior High School
High School · Rowan County · Morehead, KY
A high school in Morehead, KY where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
499 Viking Drive, Morehead, KY 40351
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Rowan County Senior High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rowan County Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,483/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morehead), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,110
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Discovery Academy HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Morehead Youth Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Farmers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.2 | PK–10 | 4.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rowan County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rowan County Senior High School is listed in Rowan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rowan County Senior High School
Rowan County Senior High School is a public high school in Morehead, KY, part of Rowan County, serving approximately 1,019 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rowan County Senior High School
What grades does Rowan County Senior High School serve?
Rowan County Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rowan County Senior High School?
Rowan County Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,019 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Senior High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rowan County Senior High School rank in KY?
Rowan County Senior High School ranks #630 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Rowan County Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rowan County Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rowan County Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowan County Senior High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rowan County Senior High School a charter school?
No, Rowan County Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rowan County Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Rowan County Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rowan County Senior High School?
61.1% of students at Rowan County Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Rowan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (606) 784-8956
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40351)
- 22,338
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40351; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.