For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,029 students in Covington, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Covington, KY are Ludlow High School, Holmes Middle School and Transformational Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Covington, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ludlow High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Covington, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Covington Adult High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 8-9
| 700 students
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Grades: 12
| 20 students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Covington, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Covington, KY include Ludlow High School, Holmes Middle School and Transformational Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Covington?
3 public middle schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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