Kenton County School District
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History
Education Prior to establishment
Kenton County was created in 1805 as Kentucky's 90th county. It was named after pioneer, Simon Kenton.[2] The first free public school in Kenton County was in Covington was established in 1820. A second cabin school was open up in 1836 on Gerard Street.Template:Where?[3]
In 1921, the district bought its first school bus.[4]
Schools
The district operates 18 schools: 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district is responsible for 14,000+ student or approximately 36% of the under age 18 population in the county.[5] However, large portions of the county's population lives in one of the county's four independent school districts:
- The largest city in the Northern Kentucky region, Covington's, northern urban core is served by Covington Independent Public Schools (along with a small parcel of Ludlow) but its southern suburban neighborhoods are assigned to Kenton County District schools.[1]
- The cities of Erlanger and Elsmere are served by Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, except portions of Erlanger City Limits that lie East of Turkey Foot Road and small sections of Elsmere. Additionally a section of Edgewood is in this district.[1]
- Almost all of the city of Fort Mitchell, and a portion of Fort Wright, are served by the Beechwood Independent School District.[1]
- The city of Ludlow and most of Bromley are served by the Ludlow Independent Schools.[1]
High schools
| School | City | Mascot | Enrollment[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Heights | Edgewood | Colonels | 1440 |
| Scott | Taylor Mill | Eagles | 965 |
| Simon Kenton | Independence | Pioneers | 1772 |
Middle schools
| School | City | Mascot | Enrollment[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit View | Independence | Royals | 713 |
| Turkey Foot | Edgewood | Indians | 1103 |
| Twenhofel | Independence | Thoroughbreds | 788 |
| Woodland | Taylor Mill | Wildcats | 715 |
Elementary schools
| School | City | Mascot | Enrollment[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechgrove | Independence | Bears | 714 |
| J.A. Caywood | Edgewood | Corporals | 626 |
| Fort Wright | Fort Wright | Falcons | 435 |
| R.C. Hinsdale | Edgewood | Patriots | 632 |
| Kenton | Independence | Wildcats | 656 |
| Piner | Morning View | Panthers | 366 |
| River Ridge | Villa Hills | Timberwolves | 980 |
| Ryland | Ryland Heights | Tigers | 520 |
| Summit View | Independence | Royals | 742 |
| Taylor Mill | Covington | Tigers | 622 |
| White's Tower | Independence | Bearcats | 562 |
References
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