Rockcastle County Middle School

Rockcastle County
945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
600 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rockcastle County Middle School, located at 945 W Main St in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Rockcastle County School District. As the primary middle-level institution for the community, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a structured environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. The campus is situated in the heart of Mount Vernon, reflecting the school’s role as an integral part of the local community’s infrastructure.

The educational approach at Rockcastle County Middle School emphasizes core academic standards while also offering opportunities for student engagement through various extracurricular activities and support services. The school is committed to preparing students for the challenges of high school by prioritizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a presence in Mount Vernon, the school plays a vital role in shaping the youth of the county and supporting the academic ambitions of families throughout the region.
600
Total Students
40.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    564 (94.0%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.2%)
  • Black
    5 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rockcastle County
Phone: (606)256-5118
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 345
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 197
Grade 7 216
Grade 8 187
Gender Ratio