High Schools in Kenton County

Summary:

The Kenton County school district in Kentucky is home to four high schools: Simon Kenton High School, Dixie Heights High School, Scott High School, and Northern Ky Youth Dev Center. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Kenton County school district.

Among the high schools in Kenton County, Dixie Heights High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Kentucky and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the Kenton County and Kentucky averages in several subject areas. Simon Kenton High School is also a strong performer, ranking 53rd out of 276 Kentucky high schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 4-star rating, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%.

While the high schools in Kenton County generally have impressive graduation rates and low dropout rates, they face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with all four schools reporting a rate of 25.0%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a diverse population, with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.04% at Simon Kenton High School to 45.78% at Scott High School. The relatively high per-student spending, which exceeds the state average, suggests that these schools have access to significant resources to support their students.

District Detail

1055 Eaton Dr
Ft Wright, KY 41017

(859) 344-8888

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 13,834

Primary Schools: 11
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 5
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Dixie Heights High School	Public	9-12	3010 Dixie Hwy	Fort Mitchell	41017	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 341-7650	1,499	66	22.5	40.8%	1,098 (73.2%)	72 (4.8%)	173 (11.5%)	46 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.7%)	99 (6.6%)	70.6	50^th of 254 public high schools	80.3%		73.9	56^th of 290 public high schools	80.7%	6	54.0	59.0	22.0	57.0	44.0	46.0	$14,915	$250	$345	$8,409	$1,954	$596	$10,363
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	15600 Turner Rd	Crittenden	41030	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 363-2541	8	2	5.3		6 (75.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Simon Kenton High School	Public	9-12	11132 Madison Pk	Independence	41051	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 960-0100	1,893	80	23.6	38.6%	1,658 (87.6%)	45 (2.4%)	84 (4.4%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	95 (5.0%)	55.4	101^st of 254 public high schools	60.2%		62.6	95^th of 290 public high schools	67.2%	6	48.0	50.0	20.0	48.0	37.0	43.0	$15,078	$335	$312	$8,421	$2,051	$647	$10,472
Scott High School	Public	9-12	5400 Pride Parkway	Taylor Mill	41015	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 356-3146	1,017	50	20.3	42.3%	839 (82.5%)	40 (3.9%)	59 (5.8%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.7%)	62.4	71^st of 254 public high schools	72.0%		56.7	116^th of 290 public high schools	60.0%	45	49.0	46.0	26.0	58.0	41.0	40.0	$16,040	$351	$356	$9,369	$1,991	$707	$11,360
Northern Ky Health Technology Center	Public	9-12	790 Thomas Moore Parkway	Edgewood	41017	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 341-5200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Boone County	1.91 mi	28	40^th
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent	2.76 mi	8	138^th
Beechwood Independent	5.05 mi	3	2^nd
Walton-Verona Independent	7.11 mi	5	7^th
Covington Independent	7.66 mi	11	130^th

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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.

High Schools in Kenton County

District Detail

Dixie Heights High School

Scott High School

Simon Kenton High School

Northern Ky Health Technology Center

Northern Ky Youth Dev Center

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