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Schools in Verona · Walton-Verona Independent School District

Verona’s public schools outscore 95% of Kentucky districts

On the state math tests, 50% of Verona’s students scored proficient, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Verona, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
59%
▲ 14 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▲ 12 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–9 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.4K
▼ 9% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.8
KY 15.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
1,794 students on the public path
In brief

Verona’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,430 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Walton-Verona Middle School, then Walton-Verona High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Verona’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Kentucky school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (47)Better than 91%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 943 test results and a graduating class of 130 could put Verona anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Verona’s students in the tested grades sat them (944 in math, 942 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Verona, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–3Walton-Verona Elementary SchoolWalton-Verona Independent School DistrictA
6–8Walton-Verona Middle Schoolin WaltonB+
9–12Walton-Verona High Schoolin WaltonB+

Verona’s public schools are run by Walton-Verona Independent School District, which also serves Walton. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Walton-Verona Independent School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,880 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 14.8 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,430KY $14,752 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading59%
State average 44.7% · 942 students tested
Math50%
State average 37.8% · 944 students tested

Verona vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Verona’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
VeronaA+Walton-Verona Independent
CrittendenCGrant County

Every school in Verona

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Veronaby address
Walton-Verona Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–3
A
539 students15:1Rate it →
Walton-Verona Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 4–5
282 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Veronain other towns
Walton-Verona Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Walton
B+
425 students14:1Rate it →
Walton-Verona High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Walton
B+
548 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Verona’s schools

Are Verona’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Verona children attend outscore 95% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Verona in?

Walton-Verona Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,880 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Verona kids go to high school?

Walton-Verona High School in Walton, with 548 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Verona’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Walton-Verona Independent School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Verona spend per student?

$13,430 in Walton-Verona Independent School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.