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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,880 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.
Public Schools 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,880 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
42,793 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
11%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,387 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$31 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,845
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,387
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Walton-Verona Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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-3 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
18 School Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
1935 Tradition Drive
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4181
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4181
Gr: 4-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walton-Verona Independent School District?
Walton-Verona Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,880 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 $16,387 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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