Total enrollment
2,792
+60 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Rockcastle County
Kentucky · Public K-12
The 7 public K-12 schools in Rockcastle County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high), with combined enrollment around 2,792.
4-year change in Rockcastle County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Rockcastle County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.2% | #39 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,792 | #65 of 110 | #1,918 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #76 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #21 of 110 | #1,589 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 64.2% | #41 of 110 | #933 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.7% | #85 of 110 | #2,480 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
16,163
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,792
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$48,862
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.2%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,357 students
Middle
1
600 students
High
3
835 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rockcastle County Public Schools
2,792 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Rockcastle County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Brodhead Elementary School· 67.3%
- Rockcastle County High School· 56.0%
- Rockcastle County Middle School· 49.7%
- Mt. Vernon Elementary· 47.7%
- Roundstone Elementary School· 47.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle County High School | Mount Vernon | High | 09-12 | 796 | · |
| Rockcastle County Middle School | Mount Vernon | Middle | 06-08 | 600 | · |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary | Mount Vernon | Elementary | PK-05 | 597 | · |
| Brodhead Elementary School | Brodhead | Elementary | PK-05 | 493 | · |
| Roundstone Elementary School | Mount Vernon | Elementary | PK-05 | 267 | · |
| Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement | Mount Vernon | High | 07-12 | 39 | · |
| Rockcastle County Area Technology Center | Mount Vernon | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Rockcastle County
About Rockcastle County
Rockcastle County is a compact Kentucky county of about 16,163 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,792 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $48,862, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%. That income level is 14% below the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Rockcastle County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,357 students), 1 middle school (600), and 3 high schools (835).
Rockcastle County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,792 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Rockcastle County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,732 students to 2,792.
On allk12, the community for Rockcastle County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data