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Rockcastle County

Kentucky · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 2,761 students, in a county of 16,163 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,761
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,862
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.5%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rockcastle County
2,761 students · 2 districts in Rockcastle County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rockcastle County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.5% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rockcastle County High SchoolMount VernonHigh09-12819·
Mt. Vernon ElementaryMount VernonElementaryPK-05608·
Rockcastle County Middle SchoolMount VernonMiddle06-08578·
Brodhead Elementary SchoolBrodheadElementaryPK-05478·
Roundstone Elementary SchoolMount VernonElementaryPK-05247·
Rockcastle Academy for Academic AchievementMount VernonHigh07-1231·
Rockcastle County Area Technology CenterMount VernonHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County, Kentucky has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,761 students.
How many high schools are in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County, Kentucky has 3 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County is the largest school district in Rockcastle County, serving approximately 2,761 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County has roughly 16,163 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Rockcastle County?
Median household income in Rockcastle County is $48,862, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 18.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rockcastle County?
Approximately 13.7% of adults 25 and older in Rockcastle County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rockcastle County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 66.5% of students in Rockcastle County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockcastle County schools?
Across Rockcastle County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County residents are approximately 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Rockcastle County is owner-occupied?
Rockcastle County has about 7,391 housing units, of which roughly 74.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data