Top 10 Best Kenton County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,301 students in Kenton County, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Kenton County, KY are Beechwood High School, Scott High School and Ludlow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Kenton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Kenton County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Simon Kenton High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Kenton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beechwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Scott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5400 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #33.
Ludlow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Simon Kenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #55.
Dixie Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #66.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #77.
Lloyd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #88.
Guardian Angel
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Orphanage Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
Rank: #99.
Holmes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Rank: #1010.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1111.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Health Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
790 Thomas Moore Parkway
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kenton County, KY

Kenton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 283-1003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 8-9
| 700 students
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
3234 Turkey Foot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2266
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Grades: 12
| 20 students
5006 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
5002 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
4041 Visalia Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-5839
Grades: K-5
| 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kenton County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Kenton County, KY include Beechwood High School, Scott High School and Ludlow High School. Kenton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Kenton County?
14 public high schools are located in Kenton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County?
Kenton County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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