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Rowan County

Kentucky · Public School District
10
Schools
3,429
Students
$13,903
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
63.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
96.6%
Graduation Rate
+10.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rowan County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,429 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,903 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clearfield Elementary SchoolKG–05303
McBrayer Elementary SchoolKG–05562
Rodburn Elementary SchoolKG–05403
Tilden Hogge Elementary SchoolKG–05204
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle06–0814
Rowan County Middle School06–08716
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High09–1215
Morehead Youth Development Center07–1221
Rowan County Senior High School09–121,017
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rowan County Preschool CenterPK–PK174
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,903Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
28%
State
55.0%
Local (property tax)
28.4%
Federal
16.6%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,429
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.6%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.6% graduation rate — 10.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rowan County?
Rowan County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,429 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rowan County?
The graduation rate is 96.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rowan County spend per student?
Rowan County spends $13,903 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rowan County?
63% of students in Rowan County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rowan County?
No, Rowan County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rowan County serve?
Rowan County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rowan County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rowan County is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.