Best High Schools in Southgate, KY

High schools
4
Students
4,023
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Southgate, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Highlands High School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students

2. Campbell County High School

A-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Holmes High School

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Newport High School

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newport Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 579 Students

Best Middle Schools in Southgate, KY

Middle schools
2
Students
1,916
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Southgate, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Highlands Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students

2. Campbell County Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Southgate, KY

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,681
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Southgate, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Moyer Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students

2. Woodfill Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

3. Southgate Public School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southgate Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 207 Students

4. Crossroads Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students

5. Newport Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newport Independent • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 387 Students

6. St Therese School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Therese School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students

7. Newport Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Newport Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 362 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Southgate, KY

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

Community Factors

Southgate, KY has a total population of 5,367 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Southgate, KY

8,620

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Southgate, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southgate, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Southgate, KY

How many schools are in Southgate, KY?

Southgate, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,620 students in total.

How do schools in Southgate perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Southgate score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Southgate meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southgate?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Southgate, KY

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Newport, KY

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wilder, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fort Thomas, KY

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Covington, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Highland Heights, KY

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kenton Vale, KY

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bellevue, KY

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Latonia, KY

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Park Hills, KY

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dayton, KY

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Southgate

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
53%
Avg projected
23%

1 of 1 schools in Southgate carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Southgate. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.