Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Verona’s public schools outscore 62% of New York districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Verona, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Reading proficiency in Verona’s districts is 41%, below the New York average (49%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% 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.
Verona’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1123 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Verona’s, its schools beat 76%, higher than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Verona’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,635 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School, then Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior 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.
What’s behind Verona’s grade
B: better than 62% of New York school districts, #269 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Verona, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Verona
J D George Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Verona
J D George Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Verona
J D George Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Verona
J D George Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Verona
J D George Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Verona
J D George Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Verona
J D George Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Verona
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 276 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Verona
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 276 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Verona
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 584 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Verona
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 584 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Verona’s public schools are run by Sherrill City School District, which also serves Sherrill, Vernon and Vernon. Parts of Verona (15% of its land) are served by Oneida City instead. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Verona vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Verona’s borders.
Every school in Verona
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Verona’s schools
Are Verona’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Verona children attend outscore 62% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #269 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Verona in?
Sherrill City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,823 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Verona are served by Oneida City.
Where do Verona kids go to high school?
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School, with 584 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Verona’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Sherrill City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Verona spend per student?
$23,635 in Sherrill City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Verona families are saying about school.
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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 New York. Stars are from neighbors.