Highlands High School vs Newport High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands High School
Fort Thomas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,019 students
Newport High School
Newport · Public high · Grades 7–12
521 students
| Measure | Highlands High School Fort Thomas, Kentucky | Newport High School Newport, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 214 | #145 of 214 |
| National rank | #1429 of 16,910 | #12158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,019 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 30% |
| city | Fort Thomas | Newport |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 35.2).
- •Highlands High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 30%).
- •Highlands High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 37%).
- •Highlands High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Newport High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.6).
- •Highlands High School is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 521.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands High School better than Newport High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 35.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highlands High School and Newport High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Thomas and Newport in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands High School: 1,019. Newport High School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands High School and Newport High School rank in Kentucky?
Highlands High School is 3rd of 214 and Newport High School is 145th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).