For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,937 students in Campbell County, KY. The top-ranked public high schools in Campbell County, KY are Highlands High School, Campbell County High School and Newport Regional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Campbell County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Campbell County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Campbell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Campbell County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4161
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Dayton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Center St
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Newport High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Campbell County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Campbell County, KY include Highlands High School, Campbell County High School and Newport Regional School. Campbell County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Campbell County?
10 public high schools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Campbell County include: Highlands High School vs. Campbell County High School, Bellevue High School vs. Newport High School, Campbell County High School vs. Highlands High School
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