Best Schools in Mount Vernon, KY
Mount Vernon, KY has a total of 11 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 5,234 students attend Mount Vernon, KY schools. On average, schools in Mount Vernon score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mount Vernon meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Mount Vernon, KY
Mount Vernon, KY has 4 high schools with 2,060 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mount Vernon score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mount Vernon meet expectations.
1. Madison Southern High School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Rockcastle County High School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
3. Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, KY
Mount Vernon, KY has 2 middle schools with 1,023 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mount Vernon score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mount Vernon don't meet expectations.
1. Foley Middle School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Rockcastle County Middle School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mount Vernon, KY
Mount Vernon, KY has 5 elementary schools with 2,151 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mount Vernon score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mount Vernon exceed expectations.
1. Shopville Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
2. Roundstone Elementary School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
3. Shannon Johnson Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
4. Mt. Vernon Elementary
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
5. Brodhead Elementary School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Vernon, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mount Vernon, KY has a total population of 8,169 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mount Vernon, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mount Vernon, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Vernon, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Vernon, KY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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