There were 1,834 ninth grade students enrolled in Kenton County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 6.1% fewer than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Simon Kenton High School welcomed most of the ninth grade students in the county, registering 497 students.
Within Kenton County schools, enrollment was highest in 10th grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Kenton County ranked fifth in total enrollment. It held the same ranking the previous year.
Kentucky schools face funding gaps as state support is 24% below 2008 levels after accounting for inflation. According to a report from KY Policy, the average teacher salaries are 19.8% lower than in 2008, when adjusted for inflation, while transportation funding covers just 82% of the required amount. The gap between wealthy and poor districts has widened to $4,247 per student, and several districts report deficits, including $16 million in Fayette County and $3.9 million in Newport.
| School | # of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | 497 | 25.4% | 1,953 |
| Dixie Heights High School | 379 | 23.9% | 1,584 |
| Scott High School | 270 | 25.7% | 1,050 |
| Holmes High School | 239 | 25.4% | 942 |
| Lloyd High School | 195 | 25.8% | 756 |
| Beechwood High School | 121 | 15.6% | 778 |
| Ludlow High School | 68 | 17.5% | 389 |
| Transformational Learning Center | 30 | 20.7% | 145 |
| Bartlett Educational Center | 25 | 23.4% | 107 |
| Guardian Angel | 7 | 15.2% | 46 |
| Northern Kentucky Youth Development Center | 3 | 13% | 23 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
