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Dixie Heights High School vs. Scott High School

Should you attend Dixie Heights High School or Scott High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dixie Heights High School
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
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6/
10
Top 50%
Scott High School
5400 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dixie Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Scott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, Dixie Heights High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,020 students in grades 9-12, Scott High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,524 students
1,020 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dixie Heights High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dixie Heights High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dixie Heights High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Heights High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenton County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenton County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#603 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
#524 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dixie Heights High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
36%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixie Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixie Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixie Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in KY)
92%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dixie Heights High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Scott High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dixie Heights High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scott High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
402
296
Grade 10 Students
375
241
Grade 11 Students
390
269
Grade 12 Students
352
209
Ungraded Students
5
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dixie Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dixie Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dixie Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dixie Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dixie Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenton County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dixie Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dixie Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dixie Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenton County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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