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Best Schools in Independence, KY
Independence, KY has 22 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 17,985 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Independence meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, KY
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixie Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
2. Larry A. Ryle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2013 Students
3. Scott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1071 Students
4. Simon Kenton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1859 Students
5. Boone County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, KY
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Twenhofel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
3. Turkey Foot Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
4. Rector A. Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, KY
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ryland Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
2. Taylor Mill Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. Kenton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
4. Summit View Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1431 Students
5. Piner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
6. James A Caywood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
7. White's Tower Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
8. Steeplechase Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
9. Beechgrove Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
10. Hillard Collins Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, KY has a total population of 33,331 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, 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 Independence, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, 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 Independence, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, KY
How many schools are in Independence, KY?
Independence, KY has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 17,985 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Independence score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Independence meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Independence
6 of 6 schools in Independence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3C: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Independence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.