For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,442 students in Campbell County, KY. The top ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, KY are Highlands Middle School, Campbell County Middle School and Newport Regional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Campbell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Campbell County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8000 Alexandria Pk
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-6077
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-6077
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Dayton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #77.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Center St
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Newport High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Grades: 7-12
| 584 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Alexandria Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Campbell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10517 Mary Engles Hwy
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Alexandria Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
C.e. Mccormick Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
50 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Campbell County Central (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
515 Main And Renshaw
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 5-12
| 79 students
1360 Grand Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Grades: 4-12
| 70 students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 4-12
| 70 students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
The Phoenix Program Special Education (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
10 E Alexandria
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Regional Programs School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Grades: 6
| 1 students
101 W Third St
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, KY include Highlands Middle School, Campbell County Middle School and Newport Regional School. Campbell County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Campbell County?
11 public middle schools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Campbell County include: Dayton High School vs. Bellevue High School, Bellevue High School vs. Newport High School, Newport High School vs. Bellevue High School
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