Best Schools in Rowan County, KY
Rowan County, KY has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,507 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Rowan County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rowan County, KY
The top high schools in Rowan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rowan County Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students
2. Bluegrass Discovery Academy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 15 Students
3. Morehead Youth Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rowan County, KY
The top middle schools in Rowan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rowan County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
2. Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rowan County, KY
The top elementary schools in Rowan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcbrayer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
2. Tilden Hogge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 204 Students
3. Rodburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
4. Clearfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rowan County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rowan County, KY has a total population of 24,662 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rowan 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 Rowan County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rowan County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rowan 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 Rowan County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rowan County, KY
How many schools are in Rowan County, KY?
Rowan County, KY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,507 students in total.
How do schools in Rowan County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Rowan County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Rowan County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rowan 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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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rowan County
2 places in Rowan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Morehead (8)
- Clearfield (1)
School districts (1)
- Rowan County (9 schools)