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6.8 avg / 10

Covington Independent School District

School District · Covington, Kentucky

Students: 3,585
Teachers (FTE): 256
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,918

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#39 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,918

+$2,932 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,585 students

Larger than Kentucky median

About Covington Independent

Covington Independent is a Covington, Kentucky school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,585 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $16,918 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Covington Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is John G Carlisle Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Covington Independent students show an average math proficiency of 20.7% and ELA proficiency of 31.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Covington Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 20.7%
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ELA Proficiency 31.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Covington Independent with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Covington
Total Enrollment
3,585
Teachers (FTE)
256
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Covington Independent?

Covington Independent has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Covington Independent?

The average composite rating for Covington Independent is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Covington Independent?

Covington Independent spends $16,918 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Covington Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Covington Independent is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Covington Independent?

John G Carlisle Elementary is the highest-rated school in Covington Independent with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Covington Independent?

Across schools in Covington Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Covington Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Covington Independent has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
20.7%
ELA Proficiency
31.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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