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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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,665 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,665 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
43,082 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
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
938 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
9%
# Black Students
936 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
25%
11%
# White Students
1,307 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
36%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
475 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
280
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
297
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
313
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
300
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,016 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,299 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,016
$14,203
Spending / Student
$17,299
$13,943
Best Covington Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 304 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Latonia Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Sixth District Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Holmes Middle School
Magnet 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
| 656 students
Rank: #77.
Holmes High School
Magnet 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
| 878 students
Rank: #88.
Ninth District Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Biggs Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Grades: PK
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 11 public schools serving 3,665 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?
36% of Covington Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 13% 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 $17,299 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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