Best Public Schools in Independence, KY


Summary:

The city of Independence, Kentucky is home to 6 schools that are part of the Kenton County school district, which is ranked 15th out of 159 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools include 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

Among the standout schools in the area are Kenton Elementary School, which ranks 68th out of 685 elementary schools in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating, and White's Tower Elementary School, which ranks 168th and has a 4-star rating. Both schools consistently perform above the county and state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in mathematics and writing. At the high school level, Simon Kenton High School stands out, ranking 95th out of 290 high schools in Kentucky and having a 4-star rating, as well as a very high 4-year graduation rate of 98.4%.

Overall, the schools in the Kenton County district generally perform above the state averages on standardized tests, with some schools significantly outperforming the state. However, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the elementary/middle schools and the high school, which could suggest a need to further investigate the factors contributing to this difference. Additionally, the free and reduced lunch rates vary significantly across the schools, with Beechgrove Elementary having a much higher rate than the other schools, which could indicate a need to explore the socioeconomic factors influencing student performance in this school.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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