District Overview
Situated in the vibrant suburban setting of the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, the Kenton County School District serves as a premier public education system in Northern Kentucky. Headquartered at 1055 Eaton Drive in Fort Wright, Kentucky, the fully operational district encompasses 22 individual schools providing a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education and specialized ungraded programming. As a large suburban district, Kenton County plays a vital role in its regional community, offering welcoming learning environments tailored to meet the academic, developmental, and social needs of students across all grade levels.

The district supports a student body of 13,834 enrolled learners through a robust, dedicated professional team. With a total staff workforce exceeding 3,260 full-time equivalent positions, Kenton County employs approximately 1,565 classroom teachers alongside 178 instructional aides and over 1,500 support personnel. This substantial staffing structure ensures that students benefit from attentive instruction, strong student services, and comprehensive administrative oversight. Families, community members, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community offerings can visit their official portal at www.kenton.kyschools.us.
22
Total Schools
13,834
Total Students
1,564.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenton County
Demographic Student Count
White11,032
Hispanic1,020
Black543
Asian232
Two or More969
American Indian6
Pacific Islander32
  • White
    11,032 (79.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1,020 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    969 (7.0%)
  • Black
    543 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    232 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Kenton County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle3
High5
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:22
Students:13,834*
Teachers (FTE):1,564.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.8
Schools in Kenton County
Found 22 Schools