Best Schools in Rockcastle County, KY
Rockcastle County, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,761 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Rockcastle County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockcastle County, KY
The top high schools in Rockcastle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
2. Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockcastle County, KY
The top middle schools in Rockcastle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockcastle County, KY
The top elementary schools in Rockcastle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brodhead Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Roundstone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
3. Mt. Vernon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockcastle County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockcastle County, KY has a total population of 16,037 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockcastle County, 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 Rockcastle County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockcastle County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockcastle County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rockcastle County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockcastle County, KY
How many schools are in Rockcastle County, KY?
Rockcastle County, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,761 students in total.
How do schools in Rockcastle County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Rockcastle County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Rockcastle County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockcastle County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rockcastle County
2 places in Rockcastle County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Mount Vernon (4)
- Brodhead (1)
School districts (1)
- Rockcastle County (6 schools)