Highlands Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075 · Fort Thomas Independent
#2 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#858 of 15,369 nationally
About Highlands Middle School
Highlands Middle School is a public middle located in Fort Thomas, in the Fort Thomas Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 717 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 2nd of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 717.
There are 5 schools in Fort Thomas; Highlands Middle School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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 Highlands Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highlands Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highlands High School
Fort Thomas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,019 students · 75 m away
Johnson Elementary School
Fort Thomas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 814 m away
Moyer Elementary School
Fort Thomas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 918 m away
Southgate Public School
Southgate · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
180 students · 2.4 km away
Grandview Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students · 2.9 km away
Woodfill Elementary School
Fort Thomas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students · 2.9 km away
Newport High School
Newport · Public high · Grades 7–12
521 students · 3.1 km away
Bellevue High School
Bellevue · Public high · Grades 6–12
300 students · 3.3 km away
Riverview East Academy
Cincinnati · Public other · Grades 4–12
165 students · 3.3 km away
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
Cincinnati · Public other · Grades 3–12
373 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Royal Spring Middle School
Georgetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
North Oldham Middle School
Goshen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Crawford Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Elkhorn Middle School
Frankfort · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
Drakes Creek Middle School
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 7–8
704 students
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Middle School a good school?
Highlands Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 84.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 217 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 Highlands Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Highlands Middle School ranks #2 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #858 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Middle School?
Highlands Middle School had 717 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.