Edgewood’s public schools outscore 90% of Kentucky districts
49% of students in Edgewood’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Edgewood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Edgewood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 82 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Edgewood’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,024 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Turkey Foot Middle School, then Dixie Heights High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Pius X Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Edgewood’s grade
A: better than 90% of Kentucky school districts, #23 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Edgewood, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Edgewood · depends on your address
James A Caywood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 582 students · 15:1 students per teacher
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 555 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Edgewood · depends on your address
James A Caywood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 582 students · 15:1 students per teacher
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 555 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Edgewood · depends on your address
James A Caywood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 582 students · 15:1 students per teacher
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 555 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Edgewood · depends on your address
James A Caywood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 582 students · 15:1 students per teacher
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 555 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Edgewood · depends on your address
James A Caywood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 582 students · 15:1 students per teacher
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 555 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Edgewood · depends on your address
James A Caywood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 582 students · 15:1 students per teacher
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 555 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Edgewood · depends on your address
James A Caywood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 582 students · 15:1 students per teacher
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 555 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Edgewood
Turkey Foot Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,006 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Edgewood
Turkey Foot Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,006 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Edgewood
Turkey Foot Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,006 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Edgewood
Dixie Heights High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Fort Mitchell
10th grade in Edgewood
Dixie Heights High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Fort Mitchell
Edgewood’s public schools are run by Kenton County School District. Parts of Edgewood (7% of its land) are served by Erlanger-Elsmere Independent instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Edgewood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Edgewood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | A | Kenton County |
| Crestview Hills | A | Kenton County |
| Erlanger | A− | Kenton County PK–12 · Erlanger-Elsmere Independent PK–12 |
| Fort Wright | A | Kenton County |
All 3 neighbors share Kenton County with Edgewood, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Edgewood
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Northern KY Tech - Edgewood and Northern Ky Health Technology Center).
Questions about Edgewood’s schools
Are Edgewood’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Edgewood children attend outscore 90% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #23 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Edgewood in?
Kenton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,834 students in 18 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Edgewood are served by Erlanger-Elsmere Independent.
Where do Edgewood kids go to high school?
Dixie Heights High School in Fort Mitchell, with 1,499 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Edgewood’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Kenton County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Edgewood spend per student?
$12,024 in Kenton County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Edgewood?
Yes: St. Pius X Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 728 students).
Parents talk
What Edgewood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Edgewood → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.