For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 6,044 students in Kenton County, KY. The top ranked public middle schools in Kenton County, KY are Beechwood High School, Turkey Foot Middle School and Woodland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Kenton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Kenton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beechwood High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Ludlow High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Tichenor Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #99.
Guardian Angel
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Orphanage Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1010.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Kenton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone County Schools Ignite Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 283-1003
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 283-1003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Covington Adult High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 8-9
| 700 students
Ignite Institute (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Kenton County Academies Of Innovation & Technical (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3234 Turkey Foot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2266
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2266
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
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
Grades: 12
| 20 students
5006 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
5002 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
4041 Visalia Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-5839
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-5839
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kenton County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kenton County, KY include Beechwood High School, Turkey Foot Middle School and Woodland Middle School. Kenton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Kenton County?
11 public middle schools are located in Kenton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County?
Kenton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kenton County include: Twenhofel Middle School vs. Woodland Middle School, Woodland Middle School vs. Twenhofel Middle School, Turkey Foot Middle School vs. Woodland Middle School
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