Dixie Heights High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017 · Kenton County
#33 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#7634 of 16,910 nationally
About Dixie Heights High School
Dixie Heights High School is a public high located in Fort Mitchell, in the Kenton County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,499 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 33rd of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,499.
There are 3 schools in Fort Mitchell; Dixie Heights High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dixie Heights High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dixie Heights High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Turkey Foot Middle School
Edgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students · 1.2 km away
James A Caywood Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 1.5 km away
Lindeman Elementary School
Erlanger · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students · 1.8 km away
Tichenor Middle School
Erlanger · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students · 1.9 km away
Lloyd High School
Erlanger · Public high · Grades 9–12
711 students · 2.0 km away
Early Learning Center
Erlanger · Public other · Grades PK–PK
40 students · 2.0 km away
Arnett Elementary School
Erlanger · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students · 2.1 km away
Miles Elementary School
Erlanger · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 2.4 km away
Howell Elementary School
Elsmere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students · 2.4 km away
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Randall K. Cooper High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,490 students
Meade County High School
Brandenburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,512 students
Campbell County High School
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,519 students
Fern Creek High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,525 students
Atherton High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,466 students
Oldham County High School
La Grange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,547 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dixie Heights High School a good school?
Dixie Heights High School has a Success Index (US) of 52.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #33 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dixie Heights High School rank in Kentucky?
Dixie Heights High School ranks #33 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #7634 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dixie Heights High School?
Dixie Heights High School had 1,499 students in 2025.
Is Dixie Heights High School a elementary school or a high school?
Dixie Heights High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dixie Heights High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dixie Heights High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.