Simon Kenton High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Kentucky 41051 · Kenton County
#30 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#7248 of 16,910 nationally
About Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School is a public high located in Independence, in the Kenton County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,893 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 30th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,893.
There are 6 schools in Independence; Simon Kenton High School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.7
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 Simon Kenton High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Simon Kenton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kenton Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students · 266 m away
Twenhofel Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students · 1.8 km away
White's Tower Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 2.3 km away
Summit View Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,324 students · 4.0 km away
Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 6.5 km away
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 7.1 km away
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 7.2 km away
Steeplechase Elementary School
Walton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students · 8.1 km away
Woodland Middle School
Taylor Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students · 8.5 km away
Scott High School
Taylor Mill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Marion C. Moore School
Louisville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,892 students
duPont Manual High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students
Henderson County High School
Henderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,852 students
Henry Clay High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
Central Hardin High School
Cecilia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,831 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Simon Kenton High School a good school?
Simon Kenton High School has a Success Index (US) of 54.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #30 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 Simon Kenton High School rank in Kentucky?
Simon Kenton High School ranks #30 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #7248 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Simon Kenton High School?
Simon Kenton High School had 1,893 students in 2025.
Is Simon Kenton High School a elementary school or a high school?
Simon Kenton High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Simon Kenton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Simon Kenton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.