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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 3 public elementary schools serving 1,246 students in Walton-Verona Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Walton-Verona Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,085 Schools
# Students
1,880 Students
449,286 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
30,192 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%
11%
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%
70%
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 Elementary 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: 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%
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