High Schools in Rockcastle County

Rockcastle County, Kentucky is home to two high schools: Rockcastle County High School and Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement. Based on the available data, Rockcastle County High School emerges as the stronger-performing institution, with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a higher graduation rate compared to Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement.

Rockcastle County High School is ranked 78th out of 254 Kentucky high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a 93.5% four-year graduation rate and a 1.1% dropout rate. In contrast, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is ranked 266th out of 290 Kentucky high schools and has a 0-star rating, with a 93.5% four-year graduation rate. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 59.85% of Rockcastle County High School students and 87.88% of Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data suggests that Rockcastle County High School is providing a higher quality education to its students, as evidenced by its stronger academic performance and higher statewide ranking. However, the high rates of economic disadvantage at both schools indicate that the Rockcastle County school district may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its low-income student population to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.