- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Vernon, KY
Rockcastle County High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockcastle County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210507001252
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockcastle County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockcastle County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockcastle County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, KY.
School address
District: Rockcastle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210507001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rockcastle County High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210507001252 · Mount Vernon, KY High · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 16.2:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockcastle County Middle School (600 students)
Rockcastle County High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rockcastle County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rockcastle County High School
796 students
- Rockcastle Cou
Rockcastle County Middle School
600 students
- Mt. Vernon Ele
Mt. Vernon Elementary
597 students
- Brodhead Eleme
Brodhead Elementary School
493 students
- Roundstone Ele 267
Roundstone Elementary School
267 students
- Rockcastle Aca 39
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
39 students
What this shows Rockcastle County High School reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockcastle County High School compares
Rockcastle County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Rockcastle County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockcastle County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockcastle County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brodhead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roundstone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockcastle County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockcastle County High School
How many students attend Rockcastle County High School?
Rockcastle County High School has 796 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, KY. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle County High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockcastle County High School?
60.9% of students at Rockcastle County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockcastle County High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockcastle County High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockcastle County High School?
Rockcastle County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockcastle County High School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockcastle County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockcastle County?
Besides Rockcastle County High School, Rockcastle County also operates Rockcastle County Middle School (600 students), Mt. Vernon Elementary (597 students), and Brodhead Elementary School (493 students). See the Rockcastle County district page for the complete list.