Two Northern Kentucky school districts ranked first and second in this year's list by Niche.com of the best districts in the state.
Beechwood Independent Schools was named No. 1 in Kentucky, according to the list. The Fort Mitchell district serves over 1,500 students, and Beechwood superintendent Mike Stacy is the highest-paid superintendent in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region, according to an Enquirer analysis of local school leader contracts. Stacy earns an annual base salary of $228,000, according to his contract.
Fort Thomas Independent Schools came in at No. 2 in the state. The district serves more than 3,000 students.
Campbell County Public Schools, Walton Verona Independent Schools, Boone County Public Schools and Williamsburg Independent Schools also ranked in the top 25 Kentucky districts, according to Niche.com. The full list can be found online.
