📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Campbell County, KY
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fort Thomas Independent School District | Fort Thomas | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Campbell County School District | Alexandria | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | Dayton Independent School District | Dayton | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #4 | Bellevue Independent School District | Bellevue | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #5 | Newport Independent School District | Newport | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Campbell County, Kentucky (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Campbell County, Kentucky that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using KSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Kentucky, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Campbell County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Campbell County, Kentucky? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Campbell County, Kentucky, the highest-rated is Fort Thomas Independent School District (Fort Thomas), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Kentucky districts on KSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (KSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.