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Covington Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,573 students in Covington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Covington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,573 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Covington Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
29%
10%
% Black
24%
11%
% White
35%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,455 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,455
$14,242
Spending / Student
$17,744
$13,981
Best Covington Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 Holman St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Latonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39th & Huntington Avenue
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sixth District Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19th And Maryland
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Ninth District Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Indiana Ave
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5823
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5823
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Holmes High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Gr: PK | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,573 students.
What is the rank of Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District is ranked #152 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Covington Independent School District?
35% of Covington Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Covington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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