For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,281 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 18% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Covington, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Covington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludlow High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Holmes High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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