For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 614 students in 40456, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40456, KY are Rockcastle County Middle School and Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 40456 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40456, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40456, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockcastle County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
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: 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 middle schools in 40456, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40456, KY include Rockcastle County Middle School and Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement.
How many public middle schools are located in 40456?
3 public middle schools are located in 40456.
What is the racial composition of students in 40456?
40456 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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