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5.6 avg / 10

Kenton City School District

School District · Kenton, Ohio

Students: 1,843
Teachers (FTE): 119

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,569

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

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Evaluating Kenton City?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kenton City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Kenton High School

6.4/10

Kenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Kenton Elementary School

5.3/10

Kenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Kenton Middle School

5.1/10

Kenton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#528 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,569

$1,088 vs Ohio median

District size

1,843 students

Larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Kenton City ranks #528 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Kenton City's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kenton High School (6.4/10), Kenton Elementary School (5.3/10), and Kenton Middle School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Kenton City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Kenton High School 6.4 / 10
2 Kenton Elementary School 5.3 / 10
3 Kenton Middle School 5.1 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kenton City

Kenton City is a Kenton, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,843 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $13,569 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Kenton City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kenton High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Kenton City students show an average math proficiency of 63.3% and ELA proficiency of 69.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Kenton City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 63.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 69.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Kenton City with test data.

Schools in Kenton City

3 schools

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Kenton
Total Enrollment
1,843
Teachers (FTE)
119
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kenton City?

Kenton City has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kenton City?

The average composite rating for Kenton City is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kenton City?

Kenton City spends $13,569 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kenton City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kenton City is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kenton City?

Kenton High School is the highest-rated school in Kenton City with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Kenton City?

Across schools in Kenton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kenton City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Kenton City has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
63.3%
ELA Proficiency
69.5%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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