For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 614 students in Rockcastle County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockcastle County, KY are Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement and Rockcastle County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockcastle County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockcastle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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: #22.
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: 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 middle schools in Rockcastle County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockcastle County, KY include Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement and Rockcastle County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockcastle County?
3 public middle schools are located in Rockcastle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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