Gray Middle School vs Walton-Verona Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students
Walton-Verona Middle School
Walton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
| Measure | Gray Middle School Union, Kentucky | Walton-Verona Middle School Walton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 217 | #27 of 217 |
| National rank | #1868 of 15,369 | #3488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,006 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 48% |
| city | Union | Walton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 69.4).
- •Gray Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 38.1%).
- •Walton-Verona Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.3).
- •Gray Middle School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 425.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gray Middle School better than Walton-Verona Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Middle School ranks higher (77.7 vs 69.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gray Middle School and Walton-Verona Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Union and Walton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Middle School: 1,006. Walton-Verona Middle School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Middle School and Walton-Verona Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Gray Middle School is 8th of 217 and Walton-Verona Middle School is 27th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).