Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0Walton’s public schools outscore 92% of Kentucky districts
Math proficiency in Walton’s districts is 49%, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Walton, 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.
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.
Walton’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 49% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Walton-Verona Independent spends $13,430 per student and Kenton County $12,024, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Walton’s grade
A: better than 92% of Kentucky school districts, #10 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Walton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Walton
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center
Grades PK · 86 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Walton
Walton-Verona Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Walton
Walton-Verona Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Walton
Walton-Verona Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Walton
Walton-Verona High School
Grades 9–12 · 548 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Walton
Walton-Verona High School
Grades 9–12 · 548 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Walton runs its own schools through grade 12 (Walton-Verona Independent School District). From grade PK, students attend the Kenton County School District, shared with Bromley, Covington, Crescent Springs, Crestview Hills, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fairview, Fort Wright, Independence, Kenton Vale, Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Ryland Heights, Taylor Mill and Villa Hills. Its elementary school is in Independence. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Walton
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Walton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Walton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Walton | A | Walton-Verona Independent PK–12 · Kenton County PK–12 |
Every school in Walton
16 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).
Questions about Walton’s schools
Are Walton’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Walton children attend outscore 92% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #10 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Walton in?
Two districts: Walton-Verona Independent School District runs grades PK–12, and Kenton County School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Bromley, Covington, Crescent Springs, Crestview Hills, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fairview, Fort Wright, Independence, Kenton Vale, Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Ryland Heights, Taylor Mill and Villa Hills.
Where do Walton kids go to high school?
Walton-Verona High School, with 548 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Walton’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Kenton County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Walton spend per student?
$13,430 in Walton-Verona Independent School District and $12,024 in Kenton County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Walton?
Yes: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy (Catholic, grades K–11, 280 students).
Parents talk
What Walton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Walton → They have their own page.
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.