Kenton County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 800 educators are employed at Kenton County School District. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at Kenton County School District. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Kenton County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Cincinnati-Middletown and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $37,050 | $27,090-$49,710 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,930 | $42,160 - $82,530 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $71,030 | $47,790 - $98,950 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,460 | $45,810 - $101,160 |
| High School Teacher | $72,370 | $48,660 - $101,150 |
| PE Teacher | $64,110 | $25,970 - $82,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cincinnati-Middletown, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Kenton County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,050 | $27,090-$49,710 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,480 | $47,180 - $95,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cincinnati-Middletown, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Cincinnati-Middletown area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,530 | $35,470-$76,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,780 | $63,420 - $134,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,830 | $46,220 - $96,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cincinnati-Middletown, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Kenton County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,707 | $15,362 |
| Administrators | $16,504 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Kenton County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Kenton County School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Kenton County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 833 | 827 | 832 |
| Preschool Teachers | - | 18 | 16 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 24 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 464 | 459 | 463 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 183 | 191 | 194 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 169 | 136 | 137 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 33 | 24 | 25 |
| Teaching Assistants | 246 | 225 | 203 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Kenton County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 660 | 660 | 683 |
| District Administrators | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 47 | 47 | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 77 | 73 | 72 |
| Student Support Staff | 77 | 95 | 107 |
| Other Support Staff | 414 | 421 | 428 |
| Librarians | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 26 | 22 | 21 |
| Other School Counselors | 26 | 22 | 21 |
Kenton County School District Schools
We have listed the 25 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Kenton County School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Beechwood Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Covington Independent School District (11 Schools)
- Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District (7 Schools)
- Ludlow Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Newport Independent School District (5 Schools)
Kenton County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Covington (3)
- Crittenden (1)
- Edgewood (3)
- Fort Mitchell (1)
- Fort Wright (1)
- Independence (7)
- Morning View (1)
- Taylor Mill (2)
- Villa Hills (1)
Teaching in Covington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Wright Elementary School 501 Farrell Dr Covington KY 41011 (859) 331-7742 | KG-5 | 29 | 492 |
| Ryland Heights Elementary School 3845 Stewart Dr Covington KY 41015 (859) 356-9270 | PK-5 | 35 | 602 |
| Taylor Mill Elementary School 5907 Taylor Mill Rd Covington KY 41015 (859) 356-2566 | PK-5 | 35 | 645 |
Teaching in Crittenden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ky Youth Development Center Alternate School 675 Eads Rd Crittenden KY 41030 (859) 356-3091 | 6-12 | 2 | 40 |
Teaching in Edgewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| James a Caywood Elementary School 3300 Turkeyfoot Rd Edgewood KY 41017 (859) 341-7062 | PK-5 | 40 | 703 |
| R C Hinsdale Elementary School 440 Dudley Rd Edgewood KY 41017 (859) 341-8226 | KG-5 | 32 | 657 |
| Turkey Foot Middle School 3230 Turkeyfoot Rd Edgewood KY 41017 (859) 341-0216 | 6-8 | 59 | 1,064 |
Teaching in Fort Mitchell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Heights High School 3010 Dixie Hwy Fort Mitchell KY 41017 (859) 341-7650 | 9-12 | 73 | 1,429 |
Teaching in Fort Wright
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northkey Com Care Intensive Services School 502 Farrell Dr Fort Wright KY 41011 (859) 344-8888 | KG-12 | 1 | 23 |
Teaching in Independence
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechgrove Elementary School 1029 Bristow Rd Independence KY 41051 (859) 371-1636 | PK-5 | 37 | 647 |
| Kenton Elementary School 11246 Madison Pk Independence KY 41051 (859) 356-3781 | PK-5 | 39 | 690 |
| Simon Kenton High School 11132 Madison Pk Independence KY 41051 (859) 960-0100 | 9-12 | 87 | 1,705 |
| Summit View Elementary School 5006 Madison Pk Independence KY 41051 (859) 363-4700 | PK-5 | 46 | 771 |
| Summit View Middle School 5002 Madison Pk Independence KY 41051 (859) 363-4800 | 6-8 | 49 | 738 |
| Twenhofel Middle School 11846 Taylor Mill Rd Independence KY 41051 (859) 356-5559 | 6-8 | 53 | 822 |
| White's Tower Elementary School 2977 Harris Pk Independence KY 41051 (859) 356-9668 | PK-5 | 30 | 523 |
Teaching in Morning View
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piner Elementary School 2845 Rich Rd Morning View KY 41063 (859) 356-2155 | PK-5 | 21 | 349 |
Teaching in Taylor Mill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott High School 5400 Old Taylor Mill Rd Taylor Mill KY 41015 (859) 356-3146 | 9-12 | 49 | 945 |
| Woodland Middle School 5399 Old Taylor Mill Rd Taylor Mill KY 41015 (859) 356-7300 | 6-8 | 44 | 740 |
Teaching in Villa Hills
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge Elementary School 2772 Amsterdam Rd Villa Hills KY 41017 (859) 341-5260 | PK-5 | 64 | 1,113 |