For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 733 students in Fort Thomas, KY. The top ranked public middle school in Fort Thomas, KY is Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Thomas, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Thomas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Thomas, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fort Thomas, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fort Thomas, KY include Highlands Middle School. Fort Thomas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Thomas?
1 public middle schools are located in Fort Thomas.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas?
Fort Thomas public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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