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Walton-Verona Independent


At a glance
7thof 157 Kentucky districts▲ 2
Better than 95% of Kentucky districts
16 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
·(859) 485-4181·All Kentucky district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 95.5% of districts
5
Schools
1,880
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedWalton-Verona Middle School15th of 320 Kentucky middle schools
Biggest riser
Walton-Verona Middle School up 10 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Walton-Verona Middle School 13.7 students per teacher
Summary:

The Walton-Verona Independent school district in Kentucky is home to four highly-ranked schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These schools consistently perform at a high level, with multiple institutions ranked among the top in the state.

The standout school in the district is Walton-Verona High School, which is consistently ranked among the top 25 high schools in Kentucky and boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's impressive test scores, with 55% or more of students proficient or better in mathematics and reading, as well as its high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and low dropout rate of 1.1%, make it a shining example of academic excellence. Walton-Verona Middle School is also highly ranked, placing in the top 15 middle schools in Kentucky, with strong test scores across multiple subject areas.

Overall, the Walton-Verona Independent school district appears to be a high-performing system, with a focus on academic achievement and effective educational practices. While the district's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios suggest a significant investment in resources, the varying percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicate potential socioeconomic disparities that the district may want to further investigate and address to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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