Rowan County Middle School

Rowan County
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
716 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rowan County Middle School, located at 555 Viking Drive in Morehead, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Rowan County School District. As the district's sole middle school, it plays a central role in bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, fostering an environment designed to support the unique social, emotional, and academic development of early adolescents. The school is deeply rooted in the local Morehead community, benefiting from its proximity to Morehead State University and the surrounding Appalachian region.

Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities intended to keep students engaged. Known for their "Viking" pride, the school community focuses on building a culture of school spirit, accountability, and student leadership. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience—balancing rigorous classroom instruction with athletics, arts, and clubs—Rowan County Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges and expectations of high school and beyond.
716
Total Students
40.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    654 (91.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rowan County
Phone: (606)784-8911
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 400
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 250
Grade 7 203
Grade 8 263
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
Rowan County
14 Students
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th