For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,779 students in Rockcastle County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY are Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement, Brodhead Elementary School and Roundstone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockcastle County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rockcastle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockcastle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brodhead Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Roundstone Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Rockcastle County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Rockcastle County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY include Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement, Brodhead Elementary School and Roundstone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockcastle County?
7 public schools are located in Rockcastle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockcastle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rockcastle County include: Mt. Vernon Elementary School vs. Brodhead Elementary School, Roundstone Elementary School vs. Brodhead Elementary School, Brodhead Elementary School vs. Mt. Vernon Elementary School
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