Holmes High School vs Newport High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
Newport High School
Newport · Public high · Grades 7–12
521 students
| Measure | Holmes High School Covington, Kentucky | Newport High School Newport, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 214 | #145 of 214 |
| National rank | #15457 of 16,910 | #12158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 855 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| city | Covington | Newport |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newport High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 18.9).
- •Newport High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Newport High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Newport High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 83.6%).
- •Newport High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.6).
- •Holmes High School is the larger school with 855 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 Holmes High School better than Newport High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newport High School ranks higher (35.2 vs 18.9 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 Holmes High School and Newport High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Covington and Newport in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes High School: 855. Newport High School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes High School and Newport High School rank in Kentucky?
Holmes High School is 211th of 214 and Newport High School is 145th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).