Walton-Verona High School

Summary:

Walton-Verona High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 549 students in Walton, Kentucky. The school is part of the Walton-Verona Independent School District, which is ranked 9th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walton-Verona High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 6th and 34th over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Students significantly outperform the state averages in various standardized tests, including the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA). For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ACT English (62%), ACT Reading (60%), and KSA Editing and Mechanics (65%) were well above the state averages of 44%, 42%, and 45%, respectively. Additionally, Walton-Verona High School has an impressive 99.3% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Walton-Verona High School outperforms many of them across various metrics. For instance, its 2023-2024 ACT English proficiency rate of 62% is significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Lloyd High School (44%) and Scott High School (40%). Additionally, the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (29.51%) compared to nearby schools like Boone County High School (53.32%). Despite these factors, Walton-Verona High School's efficient use of resources and low student-teacher ratio contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 30 School Rd
       Walton, KY  41094


(859) 485-7721

District: Walton-Verona Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,879 Help


Feeder schools for Walton-Verona High School:

Elementary:    Walton-Verona Elementary School
Middle:    Walton-Verona Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Compare Details Walton-Verona High School ranks better than 93.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Walton-Verona High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walton-Verona High School is $13,879.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walton-Verona High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walton-Verona High School 20th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Walton-Verona High School in the ranking list.)

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Walton-Verona Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Walton-Verona Independent 9th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walton-Verona High School

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Rank History for all students at Walton-Verona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 84.34 21st 217 90.3%
2008 95.10 8th 217 96.3%
2009 92.02 10th 217 95.4%
2010 84.71 15th 223 93.3%
2011 79.44 22nd 226 90.3%
2012 93.51 10th 229 95.6%
2013 90.84 8th 291 97.3%
2014 92.12 9th 290 96.9%
2015 93.19 6th 295 98.0%
2016 89.78 10th 288 96.5%
2017 91.53 9th 287 96.9%
2018 92.60 14th 271 94.8%
2019 90.25 13th 285 95.4%
2021 84.86 23rd 267 91.4%
2022 76.46 34th 271 87.5%
2023 86.88 14th 276 94.9%
2024 84.95 20th 290 93.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walton-Verona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.12 6th 226 97.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walton-Verona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.67 7th 232 97.0%
2019 86.42 15th 254 94.1%
2021 67.70 36th 234 84.6%
2022 70.11 40th 266 85.0%
2023 75.72 33rd 272 87.9%
2024 70.76 55th 274 79.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Walton-Verona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.71 17th 234 92.7%
2019 87.14 13th 249 94.8%
2021 82.50 17th 236 92.8%
2022 75.63 31st 252 87.7%
2023 78.06 27th 253 89.3%
2024 85.24 17th 261 93.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walton-Verona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.85 1st 166 99.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Walton-Verona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.45 13th 237 94.5%
2019 91.51 8th 251 96.8%
2021 83.82 22nd 238 90.8%
2022 79.12 24th 257 90.7%
2023 92.19 8th 259 96.9%
2024 75.82 38th 262 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Walton-Verona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.17 17th 198 91.4%
2019 85.49 21st 219 90.4%
2021 72.50 31st 203 84.7%
2022 69.87 42nd 260 83.8%
2023 83.32 29th 264 89.0%
2024 78.83 35th 273 87.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Walton-Verona High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 389 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 389 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1991 408 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1992 426 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 431 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 451 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 469 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 469 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 481 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a -10 477
1998 488 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 483 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2000 469 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 484 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 484 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 484 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 496 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 510 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 541 5 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 551 3 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 611 3 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 394 5 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 423 3 4 6 2 n/a n/a 2 440
2011 448 3 2 4 0 1 4 0 462
2012 452 4 1 7 1 2 2 0 469
2013 454 3 1 10 1 1 4 0 474
2014 468 5 4 11 0 1 6 0 495
2015 471 5 5 15 0 2 6 0 504
2016 497 5 4 11 0 4 7 0 528
2017 501 6 5 9 0 3 5 0 529
2018 506 5 7 6 0 2 7 0 533
2019 533 8 10 3 0 1 11 0 566
2020 525 3 13 3 0 0 9 0 553
2021 528 6 8 11 0 1 15 0 569
2022 521 6 7 18 0 3 14 0 569
2023 499 7 8 19 0 0 16 0 549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walton-Verona High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 26.2 14.8 n/a
1989 392 26.2 14.9 n/a
1990 393 26.2 15.0 n/a
1991 412 26.2 15.7 n/a
1992 431 26.5 16.2 n/a
1993 437 28.2 15.5 n/a
1994 454 28.2 16.1 n/a
1995 474 30.0 15.8 n/a
1996 474 30.0 15.8 n/a
1997 477 31.0 15.4 13.3
1998 488 34.3 14.2 10.2
1999 486 33.9 14.3 16.5
2000 473 34.8 13.6 12.7
2001 487 35.0 13.9 10.9
2002 490 33.5 14.6 21.2
2003 490 33.5 14.6 21.2
2004 505 33.5 15.1 n/a
2005 520 35.0 14.9 n/a
2006 556 37.0 15.0 27
2007 565 38.0 14.9 25.3
2008 627 36.6 17.1 24.4
2009 409 29.3 14.0 24.7
2010 440 26.3 16.7 23.7
2011 462 28.2 16.3 26.2
2012 469 28.0 16.7 30.5
2013 474 30.0 15.8 34.6
2014 495 32.0 15.4 34.3
2015 504 31.0 16.2 33.7
2016 528 31.0 17.0 35.6
2017 529 33.0 16.0 35.5
2018 533 30.0 17.7 33.4
2019 566 33.0 17.1 34.8
2020 553 32.0 17.2 30.2
2021 569 31.0 18.3 24.8
2022 569 32.0 17.7 27.8
2023 549 33.0 16.6 29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walton-Verona High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 26.2 14.8 n/a
1989 392 26.2 14.9 n/a
1990 393 26.2 15.0 n/a
1991 412 26.2 15.7 n/a
1992 431 26.5 16.2 n/a
1993 437 28.2 15.5 n/a
1994 454 28.2 16.1 n/a
1995 474 30.0 15.8 n/a
1996 474 30.0 15.8 n/a
1997 477 31.0 15.4 13.3
1998 488 34.3 14.2 10.2
1999 486 33.9 14.3 16.5
2000 473 34.8 13.6 12.7
2001 487 35.0 13.9 10.9
2002 490 33.5 14.6 21.2
2003 490 33.5 14.6 21.2
2004 505 33.5 15.1 n/a
2005 520 35.0 14.9 n/a
2006 556 37.0 15.0 27
2007 565 38.0 14.9 25.3
2008 627 36.6 17.1 24.4
2009 409 29.3 14.0 24.7
2010 440 26.3 16.7 23.7
2011 462 28.2 16.3 26.2
2012 469 28.0 16.7 30.5
2013 474 30.0 15.8 34.6
2014 495 32.0 15.4 34.3
2015 504 31.0 16.2 33.7
2016 528 31.0 17.0 35.6
2017 529 33.0 16.0 35.5
2018 533 30.0 17.7 33.4
2019 566 33.0 17.1 34.8
2020 553 32.0 17.2 30.2
2021 569 31.0 18.3 24.8
2022 569 32.0 17.7 27.8
2023 549 33.0 16.6 29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walton-Verona High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $304 (2.2%) $54 (0.4%) $358 (2.6%) $9,515 (69.4%) $2,144 (15.6%) $11,659 (85.1%) $13,702
2019 $288 (2.5%) $77 (0.7%) $365 (3.2%) $9,020 (79.8%) $1,923 (17.0%) $10,943 (96.8%) $11,308
2020 $309 (2.7%) $73 (0.6%) $382 (3.4%) $9,231 (81.2%) $1,754 (15.4%) $10,985 (96.6%) $11,367
2021 $395 (2.9%) $491 (3.6%) $886 (6.5%) $9,039 (66.8%) $2,741 (20.2%) $11,780 (87.0%) $13,540
2022 $360 (2.6%) $85 (0.6%) $445 (3.2%) $10,023 (72.2%) $2,487 (17.9%) $12,510 (90.1%) $13,879

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walton-Verona High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 285 High schoolsRanks 14th of 276 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Walton-Verona High School)66.469
 2.6%
   11th Grade English (Walton-Verona Independent)66.469
 2.6%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Walton-Verona High School)48.953
 4.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Walton-Verona Independent)48.953
 4.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Walton-Verona High School)64.165
 0.9%
   11th Grade Reading (Walton-Verona Independent)64.165
 0.9%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students566549
 3%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic319
 533.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White533499
 6.4%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%29.5%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walton-Verona High School

Yes. Walton-Verona High School ranks in the top 6.9% of Kentucky high schools.

Walton-Verona High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Walton-Verona Elementary School
Middle : Walton-Verona Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Walton-Verona High School.

Students at Walton-Verona High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.


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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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