Top Rankings
Walton-Verona Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,881 students in Walton-Verona Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Walton-Verona Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,881 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walton-Verona Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
89%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,540 in this school district is less 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 $11,995 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,540
$14,250
Spending / Student
$11,995
$13,989
Best Walton-Verona Independent School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton-verona Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15066 Porter Rd
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4181
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4181
Gr: K-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Walton-verona Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Gr: 5-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Walton-verona High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
18 School Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walton-Verona Independent School District?
Walton-Verona Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,881 students.
What is the rank of Walton-Verona Independent School District?
Walton-Verona Independent School District is ranked #17 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walton-Verona Independent School District?
89% of Walton-Verona Independent School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walton-Verona Independent School District?
Walton-Verona Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Walton-Verona Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,995 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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