High Schools in Campbell County

The high schools in Campbell County, Kentucky consist of Campbell County High School and Alexandria Educational Center, a virtual high school. Campbell County High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Kentucky and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Campbell County High School has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate of 97.2% and outperforms the county and state averages in academic metrics such as ACT and KSA proficiency across multiple subjects. In contrast, Alexandria Educational Center, while achieving a 100% 4-year graduation rate, lags behind in academic performance and has a lower statewide ranking. The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with Alexandria Educational Center having a higher free/reduced lunch rate than Campbell County High School.

The data provides an opportunity to compare the performance of a traditional high school (Campbell County High School) and a virtual high school (Alexandria Educational Center). The significant differences in academic performance and statewide rankings suggest that the virtual school model may face unique challenges in delivering a high-quality education. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios between the two schools could be an area for further investigation to understand the impact of resource allocation on educational outcomes.