Holmes Middle School vs Ninth District Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Ninth District Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Holmes Middle School Covington, Kentucky | Ninth District Elementary Covington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 217 | #673 of 707 |
| National rank | #12714 of 15,369 | #41893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 631 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | Covington | Covington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 24.7).
- •Holmes Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Holmes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Holmes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 83.6%).
- •Ninth District Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •Holmes Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 324.
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 Middle School better than Ninth District Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Middle School ranks higher (25.8 vs 24.7 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 Middle School and Ninth District Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Covington and Covington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Middle School: 631. Ninth District Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Middle School and Ninth District Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Holmes Middle School is 211th of 217 and Ninth District Elementary is 673rd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).