Top Rankings
Fort Thomas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,112 students in Fort Thomas Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District are Woodfill Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,078 Schools
# Students
3,127 Students
447,031 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
30,227 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Fort Thomas Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
22%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
# American Indian Students
5 Students
574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
39,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
39 Students
48,687 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,800 Students
323,731 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
797 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
24,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
18,178
# Students in K Grade:
204
45,924
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
41,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
43,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
3,496
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
3,458
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
3,056
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
3,018
# Ungraded Students:
4
57
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,363 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,940 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,363
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,940
$13,943
Best Fort Thomas Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodfill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Moyer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
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