For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,233 students in Kenton County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kenton County, KY are Beechwood High School, Simon Kenton High School and Scott 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 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), 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 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dixie Heights High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kenton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beechwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Simon Kenton High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,893 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Scott High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Dixie Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Lloyd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Guardian Angel
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Orphanage Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Institute
Vocational School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Health Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Thomas Moore Parkway
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5200
Gr: 9-12
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, Simon Kenton High School and Scott High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kenton County?
13 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kenton County include: Scott High School vs. Simon Kenton High School, Simon Kenton High School vs. Scott High School, Lloyd High School vs. Dixie Heights High School
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