For the 2025 school year, there are 10 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, Newport School Of Innovation and Campbell County High 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Campbell County (2025)
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 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,539 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
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 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
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 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alexandria Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Campbell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10517 Mary Engles Hwy
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Alexandria Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
C.e. Mccormick Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
50 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Gr: 9-12
Campbell County Central (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Gr: K-12
515 Main And Renshaw
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Gr: 7-12
The Phoenix Program Special Education (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
10 E Alexandria
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Regional Programs School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Gr: 6 | 1 student
101 W Third St
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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, Newport School Of Innovation and Campbell County High 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 28% (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, Campbell County High School vs. Highlands High School, Bellevue High School vs. Newport High School
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