2025 Compare Cities Education:
Covington, KY vs Ashland, OH

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ashland spends 18.9% more per student than Covington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.7% lower in Ashland than in Covington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ashland had 6.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Covington
 Covington, KYAshland, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,370$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,786  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,079$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5434573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

   |    Reply

Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Covington

Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

   |    Reply

I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ashland


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.