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Kenton County School District

1055 Eaton Dr
Fort Wright, KY 41017
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Kenton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,834 students in Kenton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Kenton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
13,834 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
781 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kenton County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#21 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
38%
54%
45%
25%
22%
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
80%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,724 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$162 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,809
$14,269
Spending / Student
$11,724
$14,008

Best Kenton County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Piner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2845 Piner Ridge Rd
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
White's Tower Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5907 Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
James A Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Turkeyfoot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Twenhofel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5399 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Turkey Foot Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3230 Turkeyfoot Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-0216
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Simon Kenton High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,893 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Summit View Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Beechgrove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 Bristow Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Scott High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Dixie Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Kentucky Technical
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Health Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Thomas Moore Parkway
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Tech - Edgewood
Vocational School
790 Thomas More Pkwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Technical College
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District manages 22 public schools serving 13,834 students.
What is the rank of Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District is ranked #19 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County School District?
80% of Kenton County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenton County School District?
Kenton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Kenton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,724 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,834 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in KY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 25% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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