Total enrollment
3,435
+109 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Rowan County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kentucky, 12 sit inside Rowan County, collectively enrolling roughly 3,451 students (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).
4-year change in Rowan County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Rowan County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.8% | #61 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,451 | #51 of 110 | #1,695 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #38 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #106 of 110 | #2,417 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.1% | #56 of 110 | #1,072 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.0% | #74 of 110 | #2,337 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.
Rowan County school rankings
Residents
24,578
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
3,451
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,321
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.1%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
1,663 students
Middle
2
711 students
High
4
950 students
Combined / other
1
127 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rowan County Public Schools
3,451 students · 1 district in Rowan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rowan 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+
25.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
32
19.6% under 18
Test scores in Rowan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Rowan County Senior High School· 55.0%
- Tilden Hogge Elementary School· 51.0%
- Rodburn Elementary School· 48.3%
- McBrayer Elementary School· 47.7%
- Rowan County Middle School· 47.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Clearfield Elementary School· 44.0%
- Rowan County Middle School· 47.3%
- McBrayer Elementary School· 47.7%
- Rodburn Elementary School· 48.3%
- Tilden Hogge Elementary School· 51.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Morehead | High | 09-12 | 904 | · |
| Rowan County Middle School | Morehead | Middle | 06-08 | 695 | · |
| McBrayer Elementary School | Morehead | Elementary | KG-05 | 566 | · |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Morehead | Elementary | KG-05 | 419 | · |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Clearfield | Elementary | KG-05 | 299 | · |
| Tilden Hogge Elementary School | Morehead | Elementary | KG-05 | 207 | · |
| Rowan County Preschool Center | Morehead | Elementary | PK-PK | 172 | · |
| Rowan Academy - Virtual Education | Morehead | Combined | KG-12 | 127 | · |
| Rowan Academy - Bluegrass Discovery | Morehead | High | 06-12 | 31 | · |
| Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle | Morehead | Middle | 06-08 | 16 | · |
| Morehead Youth Development Center | Morehead | High | 07-12 | 15 | · |
| Morehead Transition Academy | Morehead | High | 05-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Rowan County
About Rowan County
In Kentucky, Rowan County is a rural-scale county of about 24,578 residents. 12 public schools across the county hosts about 3,451 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,321, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Rowan County consists of 5 elementary schools (1,663 students), 2 middle schools (711), 4 high schools (950), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Rowan County is Rowan County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,451 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rowan County has expanded 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,326 students to 3,435.
On allk12, the community for Rowan County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data