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Fort Thomas Independent


At a glance
3rdof 157 Kentucky districts
Better than 98% of Kentucky districts
28 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
·(859) 781-3333·All Kentucky district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 98.1% of districts
5
Schools
3,170
Students
5
5-star schools
Top rankedJohnson Elementary School3rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
Woodfill Elementary School up 34 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Johnson Elementary School 15.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
Summary:

The Fort Thomas Independent school district in Kentucky is home to 5 highly-ranked schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools consistently demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with multiple institutions ranked among the top in the state.

Highlands High School stands out as a top-tier institution, consistently ranked among the best 4 high schools in Kentucky and earning a 5-star rating. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 70% or more of students proficient or better in core subjects, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. Meanwhile, Johnson Elementary School, Moyer Elementary School, and Woodfill Elementary School are also highly ranked, with 5-star ratings and strong academic performance across various subjects.

The Fort Thomas Independent school district as a whole is ranked 3 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The schools consistently outperform the state averages in Kentucky across various subjects and grade levels, with the exception of a higher-than-desired chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% across all schools. The district appears to allocate resources fairly, with similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, suggesting an equitable distribution of funding and support.

Ranking:
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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.

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