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Best Rockcastle County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Brodhead Elementary School, Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon 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 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rockcastle County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rockcastle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brodhead Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Roundstone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Rockcastle County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Rockcastle County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockcastle County, KY include Brodhead Elementary School, Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockcastle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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