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Covington Independent

Kentucky · Public School District
11
Schools
3,665
Students
$17,612
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
82.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+30pp vs nat'l
87.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Covington Independent is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,665 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,612 is above average for a US public school district. 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Glenn O Swing ElementaryKG–05407
John G Carlisle ElementaryKG–05304
Latonia Elementary SchoolKG–05285
Ninth District ElementaryKG–05341
Sixth District Elementary SchoolKG–05446
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Holmes Middle School06–08656
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chapman Vocational Education Center09–120
Covington Adult High School09–1210
Holmes High School09–12878
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Biggs Early Childhood Education CtrPK–PK280
Transformational Learning CenterKG–1258
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,612+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
30%
State
47.0%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal
23.4%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
3,665
Students
82%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.3%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,612 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Covington Independent?
Covington Independent has 11 public schools, serving a total of 3,665 students.
What is the graduation rate for Covington Independent?
The graduation rate is 87.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Covington Independent spend per student?
Covington Independent spends $17,612 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Covington Independent?
82% of students in Covington Independent qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Covington Independent?
No, Covington Independent does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Covington Independent serve?
Covington Independent serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Covington Independent?
The median opportunity score across schools in Covington Independent is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.