Top Rankings
Southgate Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 195 students in Southgate Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Southgate Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,534 Schools
# Students
195 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southgate Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
22%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
23%
11%
% White
63%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,790 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,985 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,790
$14,250
Spending / Student
$18,985
$13,989
Best Southgate Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southgate Independent School District?
Southgate Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of Southgate Independent School District?
Southgate Independent School District is ranked #151 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate Independent School District?
63% of Southgate Independent School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southgate Independent School District?
Southgate Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Southgate Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,985 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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