Best High Schools in Kenton County, KY

Kenton County, KY has 22 high schools with 12,740 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kenton County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kenton County underperform expectations.

1. Beechwood High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beechwood Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 727 Students

2. Dixie Heights High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students

3. Simon Kenton High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1859 Students

4. Campbell County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Campbell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students

5. Walton-verona High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walton-verona Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students

6. Scott High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1071 Students

7. Boone County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students

8. Lloyd High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Erlanger-elsmere Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students

9. Ludlow High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ludlow Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 364 Students

10. Holmes High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Covington Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kenton County, KY

Kenton County, KY has 11 middle schools with 8,550 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kenton County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kenton County underperform expectations.

1. Delhi Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oak Hills Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

2. Turkey Foot Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students

3. Woodland Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

4. Walton-verona Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Walton-verona Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 547 Students

5. Campbell County Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Campbell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1184 Students

6. Twenhofel Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students

7. Tichenor Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Erlanger-elsmere Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

8. Phillip Sharp Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pendleton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students

9. Rector A. Jones Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students

10. Holmes Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Covington Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kenton County, KY

Kenton County, KY has 48 elementary schools with 18,484 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kenton County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kenton County meet expectations.

1. Beechwood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beechwood Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 752 Students

2. Donald E. Cline Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

3. Delshire Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oak Hills Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students

4. White's Tower Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

5. Grant's Lick Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students

6. Ft Wright Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students

7. John W. Reiley Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students

8. Ryland Heights Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

9. Kenton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students

10. Taylor Mill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kenton County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kenton County, KY has a total population of 169,064 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kenton County, KY

39,854

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kenton County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.99 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kenton County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kenton County, KY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,984 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kenton County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kenton County, KY

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Campbell County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Boone County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hamilton County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Clermont County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ohio County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Dearborn County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Grant County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pendleton County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gallatin County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Butler County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations