- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rockcastle County Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210507000782 · Mount Vernon, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 16.7:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockcastle County High School (796 students)
Rockcastle County Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rockcastle County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockcastle Cou
Rockcastle County High School
796 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockcastle County Middle School compares
Rockcastle County Middle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~600 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.