Kenton County School District
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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,021 students in Kenton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Kenton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
14,021 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
780 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Kenton County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.43
# American Indian Students
9 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
216 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
856 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
406 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
11,728 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
84%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
784 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
186
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
986
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,049
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,040
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
864
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,059
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,120
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,125
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,102
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,142
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,128
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,151
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,081
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
969
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
19
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,210 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,619
$12,277
Spending / Student
$11,210
$13,046
Best Kenton County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White's Tower Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Piner Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2845 Rich Rd
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Kenton Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Ft Wright Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #77.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
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
| 470 students
Rank: #88.
James A Caywood Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 52%
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
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
Turkey Foot Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 51%
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
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5399 Old Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1111.
River Ridge Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 898 students
Rank: #1212.
Simon Kenton High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #1313.
Dixie Heights High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,476 students
Rank: #1414.
Twenhofel Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 47%
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
| 865 students
Rank: #1515.
Beechgrove Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1029 Bristow Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1616.
Summit View Academy
Math: 36% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,437 students
Rank: #1717.
Scott High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Old Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 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: n/a
| 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 Technical - 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
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,021 students.
What is the rank of Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District is ranked #18 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), 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?
84% of Kenton County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% 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 16:1.
What is Kenton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,210 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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