Top Rankings
Covington Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,557 students in Covington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Covington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,557 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Covington Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
82%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
31%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,365 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,521 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$73 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,365
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,521
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Covington Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 Holman St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Latonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39th & Huntington Avenue
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Sixth District Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19th And Maryland
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Ninth District Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Indiana Ave
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5823
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5823
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Holmes High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,557 students.
What is the rank of Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District is ranked #152 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Covington Independent School District?
34% of Covington Independent School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Covington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,521 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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