For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,779 students in Rockcastle County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Rockcastle County School District 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).
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).
Rockcastle County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.46
# American Indian Students
8 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
15 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,629 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
95%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
198
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,976 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,779 students.
What is the rank of Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District is ranked #99 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County School District?
95% of Rockcastle County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockcastle County School District?
Rockcastle County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Rockcastle County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,976 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,779 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
