For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,442 students in Campbell County, KY. The top-ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, KY are Highlands Middle School, Campbell County Middle School and Newport Regional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Campbell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Campbell County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8000 Alexandria Pk
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-6077
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-6077
Gr: 6-8 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Dayton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Center St
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Newport High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, KY include Highlands Middle School, Campbell County Middle School and Newport Regional School. Campbell County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Campbell County?
11 public middle schools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Campbell County include: Dayton High School vs. Bellevue High School, Highlands Middle School vs. Campbell County Middle School, Bellevue High School vs. Newport High School
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