Total enrollment
5,962
-7 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Independence
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public-school families in Independence pick from 6 campuses serving the city's roughly 5,962 K-12 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Independence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechgrove Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 645 |
| Kenton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 650 |
| Simon Kenton High School | High | 09-12 | 1,893 |
| Summit View Academy | Elementary | PK-08 | 1,324 |
| Twenhofel Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 775 |
| White's Tower Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 675 |
About Independence
Public education in Independence, Kentucky runs across 6 schools that teaches roughly 5,962 students. By footprint, Independence sits in the average-sized bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 994, meaningfully above the state mean of about 467.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Independence has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,969 students to 5,962. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 91% to 86%.
On allk12, the community for Independence discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.