For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 860 students in 40456, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40456, KY are Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement and Rockcastle County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 40456 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40456, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 40456 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockcastle County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40456, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Rockcastle County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40456, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40456, KY include Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement and Rockcastle County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 40456?
3 public high schools are located in 40456.
What is the racial composition of students in 40456?
40456 public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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