Top Rankings
Kenton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,945 students in Kenton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Kenton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
13,945 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
795 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Kenton County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
219 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
957 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
497 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
11,323 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
81%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
913 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
366
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
998
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,021
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,062
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,043
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,021
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,022
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
865
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,055
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,054
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,212
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,077
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,125
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,001
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
23
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,630 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$162 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,707
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,630
$13,981
Best Kenton County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
White's Tower Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #66.
Piner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2845 Piner Ridge Rd
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 906 students
Rank: #88.
James A Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Turkeyfoot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5907 Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Turkey Foot Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3230 Turkeyfoot Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-0216
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-0216
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5399 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #1212.
Twenhofel Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #1313.
Scott High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #1414.
Summit View Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,343 students
Rank: #1515.
Simon Kenton High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,882 students
Rank: #1616.
Dixie Heights High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #1717.
Beechgrove Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 Bristow Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1818.
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Kentucky Technical
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Health Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Thomas Moore Parkway
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Tech - Edgewood
Vocational School
790 Thomas More Pkwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Technical College
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District manages 22 public schools serving 13,945 students.
What is the rank of Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District is ranked #16 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County School District?
81% of Kenton County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Kenton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,630 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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