Best Schools in Kenton County, KY
Kenton County, KY has 63 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 37 elementary) serving 28,046 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Kenton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kenton County, KY
The top high schools in Kenton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beechwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beechwood Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 727 Students
2. Dixie Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 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. Ludlow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludlow Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 364 Students
6. Lloyd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erlanger-elsmere Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
7. Holmes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
8. Bartlett Educational Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erlanger-elsmere Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 54 Students
9. Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
10. Covington Adult High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kenton County, KY
The top middle schools in Kenton County, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
4. Tichenor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erlanger-elsmere Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
5. Holmes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kenton County, KY
The top elementary schools in Kenton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beechwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beechwood Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 752 Students
2. Ryland Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
3. Ft Wright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
4. Taylor Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
5. R C Hinsdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
6. Kenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
7. Latonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students
8. Glenn O Swing Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
9. Summit View Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1431 Students
10. River Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 931 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
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 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
16.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Kenton County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kenton County, KY
How many schools are in Kenton County, KY?
Kenton County, KY has 63 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 28,046 students in total.
How do schools in Kenton County perform on state tests?
On average, 63 schools in Kenton County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Kenton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kenton 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: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kenton County
10 places in Kenton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Covington (13)
- Erlanger (7)
- Independence (6)
- Fort Mitchell (4)
- Edgewood (3)
- Ludlow (2)
- Taylor Mill (2)
- Elsmere (1)
- Morning View (1)
- Villa Hills (1)
School districts (4)
- Kenton County (17 schools)
- Covington Independent (10 schools)
- Erlanger-Elsmere Independent (8 schools)
- Beechwood Independent (3 schools)