Top Rankings
Fort Thomas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,167 students in Fort Thomas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District are Highlands High School, Woodfill Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fort Thomas Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,167 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Thomas Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
22%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
90%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,169 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,726 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,169
$14,242
Spending / Student
$16,726
$13,981
Best Fort Thomas Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #22.
Woodfill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,167 students.
What is the rank of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District is ranked #2 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas Independent School District?
90% of Fort Thomas Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Thomas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,726 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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