Mt. Vernon Elementary vs Rockcastle County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Rockcastle County High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
| Measure | Mt. Vernon Elementary Mount Vernon, Kentucky | Rockcastle County High School Mount Vernon, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 707 | #80 of 214 |
| National rank | #20075 of 50,301 | #10235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 597 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 42.9).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Rockcastle County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 66.5%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.9).
- •Rockcastle County High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 597.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mt. Vernon Elementary better than Rockcastle County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 42.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mt. Vernon Elementary and Rockcastle County High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Vernon Elementary: 597. Rockcastle County High School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Vernon Elementary and Rockcastle County High School rank in Kentucky?
Mt. Vernon Elementary is 274th of 707 and Rockcastle County High School is 80th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).