Best Public High Schools in Covington, KY (2025-26)

Best Covington Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,314 students in Covington, KY.

The top ranked public high schools in Covington, KY are Ludlow High School, Holmes High School and Transformational Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Covington, KY public high schools have an score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Covington, KY public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ludlow High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Covington, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ludlow High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
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515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211

Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

Holmes High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
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25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545

Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #33.

Transformational Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512

Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

Chapman Vocational Education Center

Vocational School

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25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911

Gr: 9-12

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School

Location

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Covington Adult High School (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864

Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513

Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Holmes Junior High School (Closed 2023)

25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545

Gr: 8-9 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775

Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Ludlow Middle School (Closed 2008)

150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500

Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888

Gr: 2-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900

Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Thomas Edison Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817

Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Covington, KY?

The top ranked public high schools in Covington, KY include Ludlow High School, Holmes High School and Transformational Learning Center.

How many public high schools are located in Covington?

4 public high schools are located in Covington.

What is the racial composition of students in Covington?

Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).