For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,310 students in Covington, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Covington, KY are Ludlow High School, Covington Adult High School and Holmes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Covington, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ludlow High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ludlow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 364 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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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
Covington, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 8-9
| 700 students
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Grades: 12
| 20 students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Covington, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Covington, KY include Ludlow High School, Covington Adult High School and Holmes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covington?
5 public high schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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