Public schools in Mount Vernon, KY
6 open public schools with an address in Mount Vernon, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,299
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mount Vernon public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Mount Vernon, KY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,299 students, an average of 383 per school. The largest campus is Rockcastle County High School (796 students), and the largest elementary school is Mt. Vernon Elementary (597).
Rockcastle County operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mount Vernon
Elementary schools in Mount Vernon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon Elementary Rockcastle County | PK–05 | 597 | 13.6:1 | |
| Roundstone Elementary School Rockcastle County | PK–05 | 267 | 12.1:1 |
Middle schools in Mount Vernon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle County Middle School Rockcastle County | 06–08 | 600 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Mount Vernon
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement Rockcastle County · Alternative School | 07–12 | 39 | 9.8:1 | |
| Rockcastle County Area Technology Center Kentucky Tech System · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Rockcastle County High School Rockcastle County | 09–12 | 796 | 16.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.9%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Mount Vernon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,299 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mount Vernon
How many public schools are in Mount Vernon, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Mount Vernon: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,299 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mount Vernon?
Schools with an address in Mount Vernon belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rockcastle County (5 schools), Kentucky Tech System (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mount Vernon?
Rockcastle County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mount Vernon, with 796 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mount Vernon?
No school with an address in Mount Vernon is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mount Vernon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mount Vernon public schools is 13.6:1, lower than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mount Vernon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities