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Kenton County

Kentucky · Public School District
22
Schools
14,066
Students
$13,917
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
44.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
94.6%
Graduation Rate
+8.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kenton County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 14,066 students across 22 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,917 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (22)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Turkey Foot Middle School06–081,029
Twenhofel Middle School06–08835
Woodland Middle School06–08616
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dixie Heights High School09–121,561
Northern Ky Health Technology Center09–120
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center06–128
Scott High School09–121,071
Simon Kenton High School09–121,859
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northern Kentucky TECHUG–UG0
Northern KY Tech - EdgewoodUG–UG0
Northern KY Technical CollegeUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,917Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
42%
State
46.0%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
14,066
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.6%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.6% graduation rate — 8.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kenton County?
Kenton County has 22 public schools, serving a total of 14,066 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kenton County?
The graduation rate is 94.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kenton County spend per student?
Kenton County spends $13,917 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kenton County?
45% of students in Kenton County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kenton County?
No, Kenton County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kenton County serve?
Kenton County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Kenton County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kenton County is 40/100. 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.