For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,763 students in Walton, KY (there are , serving 87 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Walton, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Walton, KY are Walton-verona High School, Walton-verona Middle School and Steeplechase Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Walton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Schools in Walton, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walton-verona High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Walton-verona Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Grades: 5-8
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Steeplechase Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
472 Chambers Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 School Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walton, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Walton, KY include Walton-verona High School, Walton-verona Middle School and Steeplechase Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walton?
4 public schools are located in Walton.
What percentage of students in Walton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Walton are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walton?
Walton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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