Best Schools in Campbell County, KY
Campbell County, KY has 36 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 22 elementary) serving 14,716 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Campbell County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Campbell County, KY
The top high schools in Campbell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highlands High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students
2. Campbell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
3. Dayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
4. Bellevue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 362 Students
5. Holmes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
6. Newport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 579 Students
7. Newport Regional School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
8. Alexandria Educational Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 41 Students
Best Middle Schools in Campbell County, KY
The top middle schools in Campbell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
2. Campbell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1184 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Campbell County, KY
The top elementary schools in Campbell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
2. Moyer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
3. Woodfill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
4. Donald E. Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
5. John W. Reiley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
6. Grant's Lick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
7. Campbell Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
8. Southgate Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southgate Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 207 Students
9. Crossroads Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 487 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Campbell County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Campbell County, KY has a total population of 93,076 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Campbell County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Campbell County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Campbell County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Campbell County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Campbell County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Campbell County, KY
How many schools are in Campbell County, KY?
Campbell County, KY has 36 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 14,716 students in total.
How do schools in Campbell County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Campbell County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Campbell County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Campbell County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Campbell County
7 places in Campbell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Alexandria (6)
- Fort Thomas (5)
- Newport (3)
- Bellevue (2)
- Cold Spring (2)
- Dayton (2)
- Southgate (1)
School districts (3)
- Campbell County (8 schools)
- Fort Thomas Independent (5 schools)
- Newport Independent (4 schools)