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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,665 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 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 76% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
938 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
9%
# Black Students
936 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
25%
11%
# White Students
1,307 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
36%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
475 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
280
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
297
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
313
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
300
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,016 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,299 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,665 students.
What is the rank of Covington Independent School District?
Covington Independent School District is ranked #150 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
36% of Covington Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 13% 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 $17,299 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
