Enrollment
600
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Vernon, KY
Rockcastle County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rockcastle County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210507000782
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockcastle County Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockcastle County Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockcastle County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, KY.
School address
District: Rockcastle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210507000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockcastle County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockcastle County Middle School
Rockcastle County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, enrolling 600 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 495 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 187 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 600 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rockcastle County also operates Rockcastle County High School (796 students) and Mt. Vernon Elementary (597 students) alongside Rockcastle County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rockcastle County Middle School compares
Rockcastle County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Rockcastle County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockcastle County, which includes Rockcastle County Middle School.
$12,118
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.2%
State 64.2%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rockcastle County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brodhead Elementary School | Similar size | 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockcastle County Middle School
How many students attend Rockcastle County Middle School?
Rockcastle County Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Vernon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle County Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockcastle County Middle School?
60.0% of students at Rockcastle County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockcastle County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rockcastle County Middle School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockcastle County Middle School?
Rockcastle County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockcastle County Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockcastle County Middle School ranks #2 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.
Is Rockcastle County Middle School a good school?
Rockcastle County Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockcastle County?
Besides Rockcastle County Middle School, Rockcastle County also operates Rockcastle County High School (796 students), Mt. Vernon Elementary (597 students), and Brodhead Elementary School (493 students). See the Rockcastle County district page for the complete list.
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