RCS Local Accountability Dashboard

Rowan County School's Mission: Leading future-focused students to achieve personalized growth through high quality, engaging, discovery-based learning experiences.
Rowan County School's Vision: Learn, Engage, Achieve, Discover
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Empowering Students to Learn

Rowan County Schools is committed to providing high-quality instruction and meaningful experiences that foster knowledge, curiosity, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Exceptional Staff

Rowan County Schools employs 193 fully certified, full time teachers with a 17:1 faculty/student ratio.
70% of teachers have three or more years of teaching experience, with the average years experience of 11 years.
63% of teachers have Master's degrees, 40% have a Rank 1 Leadership Certification or Specialist Certificate, and eleven are National Board Certified Teachers.
Rowan County Schools’ classified staff includes 37 CDL-certified bus drivers who ensure safe and reliable transportation for students every day.

High Quality Resources & Instruction

Rowan County Schools utilizes high quality instructional resources for Reading, Math, and Science (K-8 - EL Education, 9-12 Odell HighSchool Literacy Program, Illustrative Math, OpenSciEd)
Rowan County Schools has developed clear, strategic district-wide visions for literacy, math, and science to guide instruction, promote consistency across classrooms, and ensure all students achieve at high levels.
Rowan County Schools received the Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award for enhancing early literacy through the strategic coordination of federal funding, effective instructional resources, professional development and community engagement.

Vibrant Learning Experiences

Students participate in cross curricular lessons with real world learning components. Bee Project 1, Bee Project 2, HS/McBrayer
Exhibitions of learning occur at each grade level in preparation for student defenses at transition grades. Case Study Viking Voice
Rowan County Senior High School students conduct round-table discussions with community members hosted on Morehead State University’s campus.

Empowering Students to Engage

Rowan County Schools is committed to encouraging active participation in the classroom, school, and community to build connections and develop essential skills.

Durable Skills

Students have meaningful opportunities to demonstrate their Valiant Viking skills through student exhibitions of learning and classroom experiences. AP Language Student Led Conferences
Students showcase and articulate their learning through formal Defenses of Learning at 5th, 8th, and 12th grades, highlighting their growth as they advance through key transitional milestones.
The Rowan County Board of Education formally adopted board policy establishing senior Defenses of Learning as a graduation requirement, ensuring that every student demonstrates mastery of essential skills before earning their diploma.
Rowan County Schools partners with community and state organizations to develop durable skills, ensuring students graduate prepared for college, careers, and meaningful contributions to their community.

Systems of Support

Since the 2023–2024 school year, chronic absenteeism has been a strategic focus in Rowan County Schools, resulting in a 12.9% decrease.
Our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a proactive framework that addresses the whole child by supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. MTSS school committees meet monthly to determine student needs. MTSS Data
Rowan County Schools implements Character Strong district-wide, ensuring that 100% of classrooms receive structured SEL lessons to support the social-emotional growth of all students. Video

Safety & Belonging

The AWARE Grant in Kentucky has provided Rowan County Schools with dedicated Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) Coaches in every school, bringing social-emotional learning support and resources directly to students and staff.
Through our partnership with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Department, each school has a dedicated School Resource Officer to support safety, security, and positive student relationships.
Rowan County Schools partners with Pathways and Mountain Comprehensive Care to provide school-based therapy services in every school, supporting students’ mental health and social-emotional needs.
According to the IMPACT Working Conditions Survey, 86% of respondents rated their school positively when asked, "Overall, how safe is your school?"

Empowering Students to Achieve

Rowan County Schools is committed to supporting students in reaching their personal and academic goals through dedication, perseverance, and a focus on excellence.

Academic Growth & Achievement

Rowan County administers benchmark assessments three times a year to track and celebrate student growth and achievement. (Winter Benchmark Assessment Data)
Rowan County Schools increased or maintained performance in every state indicator, with multiple schools performing at or above the state average and the high school earning an overall green rating with above‑state results in reading and math. 24-25 KSA
In 2025, incoming kindergarteners were tested through Brigance screenings, with 40% found fully kindergarten ready. Kindergarten Readiness.
Rowan County Senior High School achieved a five-year milestone in 2025, with 61.31% of Advanced Placement students earning a qualifying score of 3 or higher. AP and Dual Credit Opportunities

Personal Growth

Rowan County Schools builds teacher capacity by empowering staff to support innovative learning for students through personalized professional learning and growth.
Rowan County Schools offer more than 40 extracurricular activities that engage students in athletics, arts, and clubs, helping them build skills, confidence, and connections beyond the classroom. Athletics Academic Team KYA Speech Band Track
Rowan County Schools provide students with 42 co-curricular opportunities that support leadership, teamwork, and personal growth while extending learning beyond the classroom. Educators Rising, NHS, SGA/Viking Ambassadors, HOSA, FBLA FCCLA McBrayer

Postsecondary Readiness

Rowan County Schools has maintained a graduation rate of over 94% for four consecutive years, reaching 95.8% in the 2024–25 school year. Graduation Rate
In 2025, 34% of 12th grade students earned an industry certification and 28% successfully passed an End of Program assessment.
Rowan County Senior High School’s in-state college-going rate has steadily climbed over the last five years, reaching a peak of 60.1% for the graduating class of 2023. KY Stats Report on College-Going and Success

Empowering Students to Discover

Rowan County Schools is committed to inspiring students to explore their interests, unlock their potential, and find their unique path to success.

Technology & Innovation

Students engage in advanced labs and earn industry certifications, developing the skills needed for high-demand careers. Agriculture JAG Engineering
Rowan County Schools has strong Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) participation, with ten student teams representing the district at state STLP competition in 2025.
RCMS added 16 Paxton Patterson Labs to give students hands-on learning that directly supports the career pathway programs offered at RCSHS. CTE Connection
Rowan County Schools provides technology support and helpdesk services repairing more than 800 chromebooks this year. MORE

Family & Community Partnerships

Seven of Rowan County’s eight schools are Family Friendly Schools certified, and our district is one of only seven in Kentucky participating in the pilot to earn district-level certification.
Over 70 community members participated on panels for 5th, 8th, and 12th grade Defenses of Learning in 2025.
Rowan County Schools partnered with community volunteers to distribute over 2,200 meals to local families, helping address food insecurity and support working families facing gaps in food assistance.

Resource Management

Rowan County Schools safely transports over 2,000 students across 36 bus routes, covering more than 3,300 miles each day. Foxmobile
Rowan County Schools provides a safe and healthy environment for students by ensuring there is a registered nurse in every building and maintaining the capability to provide telehealth services to families.
Nearly three‑quarters of the district’s budget is dedicated to instruction, with 72% of expenditures directly supporting teaching and learning.
As a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district, Rowan County Schools provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to every student each school day, removing cost as a barrier so all children can focus on learning. School Breakfast Week

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