For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,050 students in Covington, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, KY are Ludlow High School, Holmes Middle School and Transformational Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Covington, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludlow High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Covington, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 8-9 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, KY include Ludlow High School, Holmes Middle School and Transformational Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Covington?
3 public middle schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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