Southgate’s public schools outscore 90% of Kentucky districts
Math proficiency in Southgate’s districts is 51%, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Southgate, 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 99% 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.
Southgate’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 51% across both districts 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
Campbell County spends $14,103 per student and Southgate Independent $20,887, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Campbell County High School. See the path ↓
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 Southgate’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 Southgate, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Southgate
Southgate Public School
Grades PK–8 · 180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Southgate
Campbell County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,519 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Alexandria
10th grade in Southgate
Campbell County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,519 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Alexandria
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Southgate
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
Southgate vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Southgate’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate | A | Campbell County PK–12 · Southgate Independent PK–8 · Campbell County School District in Southgate ISD |
| Newport | D− | Newport Independent |
| Fort Thomas | A+ | Fort Thomas Independent |
| Wilder | A | Campbell County |
Every school in Southgate
2 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).
Questions about Southgate’s schools
Are Southgate’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Southgate 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 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Southgate in?
Campbell County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,166 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Southgate kids go to high school?
Campbell County High School in Alexandria, with 1,519 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Southgate’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Campbell County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Southgate spend per student?
$14,103 in Campbell County School District and $20,887 in Southgate Independent School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Southgate families are saying about school.
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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.