For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 614 students in Mount Vernon, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, 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.
Mount Vernon, KY public middle schools 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 Mount Vernon 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 Public Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, KY include Rockcastle County Middle School and Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon?
3 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon 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).