Rowan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,429 students in Rowan 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 Rowan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Rowan 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
48 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,135 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
91%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
265
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
254
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
226
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
250
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,402 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,429 students.
What is the rank of Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District is ranked #94 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County School District?
91% of Rowan County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rowan County School District?
Rowan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Rowan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,402 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,429 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
