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Rowan County Schools & Education

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,680

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,894

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#39

of 120 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Rowan County

Measured School Summary

Rowan County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,680 per pupil, Rowan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Rowan County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

10 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

63/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #39 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

3.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,680

$214 below the state average

School coverage

10

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Rowan County has 10 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Rowan County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Rowan County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#39

of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Rowan County

Elementary to high school visible

3,429 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 3Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Rowan County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Rowan County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Rowan County, Kentucky

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Diverse School Options in Rowan County

Rowan County provides 10 public schools for a student population of 3,429. The system includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, all managed by a single district. This network includes specialized facilities like alternative schools to ensure comprehensive student support.

Single District Excellence in Rowan

The Rowan County district oversees all 3,429 students and 10 campuses in the area. Charter schools are not part of the local landscape, as the community relies entirely on its traditional public school system. This centralized administration allows for a unified educational strategy across the county.

A Perfect Mix of Town and Country

Schools are evenly distributed with five in town locales and five in rural areas. Rowan County Senior High is the largest school with 1,017 students, while the average school size is a manageable 343 students. Primary schools like McBrayer Elementary enroll 562 students, offering a mid-sized town feel.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Rowan County

Reported Enrollment

3,429

10 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle2
High3
Other1

1 School District in Rowan County

Rowan County

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10 schools
3,429 students enrolled
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10 Public Schools in Rowan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Rowan County Senior High School

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,017 students

Rowan County Middle School

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle716 students

McBrayer Elementary School

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary562 students

Rodburn Elementary School

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary403 students

Clearfield Elementary School

Rowan County

Clearfield, 40313 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary303 students

Tilden Hogge Elementary School

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary204 students

Rowan County Preschool Center

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther174 students

Morehead Youth Development Center

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12Alternative21 students

Bluegrass Discovery Academy High

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative15 students

Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle

Rowan County

Morehead, 40351 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Alternative14 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,680

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Rowan County?
Rowan County has a school score of 63/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Rowan County?
The high school graduation rate in Rowan County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Rowan County spend per student?
Rowan County spends $6,680 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Rowan County, Kentucky — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Rowan County, Kentucky?

Rowan County provides 10 public schools for a student population of 3,429. The system includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, all managed by a single district. This network includes specialized facilities like alternative schools to ensure comprehensive student support.

What are the major school districts in Rowan County, Kentucky?

The Rowan County district oversees all 3,429 students and 10 campuses in the area. Charter schools are not part of the local landscape, as the community relies entirely on its traditional public school system. This centralized administration allows for a unified educational strategy across the county.

What is the school experience like in Rowan County?

Schools are evenly distributed with five in town locales and five in rural areas. Rowan County Senior High is the largest school with 1,017 students, while the average school size is a manageable 343 students. Primary schools like McBrayer Elementary enroll 562 students, offering a mid-sized town feel.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.