Top Rankings
Covington Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,573 students in Covington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Covington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,573 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Covington Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,027 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
10%
# Black Students
847 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
24%
11%
# White Students
1,236 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
35%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
448 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
246
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
303
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
293
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
285
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
300
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
286
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
201
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
2
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,455 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,455
$14,242
Spending / Student
$17,744
$13,981
Best Covington Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Holman St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Latonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39th & Huntington Avenue
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Sixth District Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19th And Maryland
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Holmes High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #77.
Ninth District Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Indiana Ave
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5823
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5823
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #88.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Grades: PK
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,573 students.
What is the rank of Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District is ranked #150 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Covington Independent School District?
35% of Covington Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Covington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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