Boone County Schools & Education
Boone County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,094
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#27
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Boone County
Measured School Summary
Boone County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.1%.
Funding Context
At $7,094 per pupil, Boone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Boone County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
33 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
96.1%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,094
$200 above the state average
School coverage
33
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Boone County has 33 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Boone County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Boone County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 28 of 33 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#27
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Boone County
Elementary to high school visible
20,200 students
28 listed schools in this county slice.
Walton-Verona Independent
Elementary to high school visible
1,919 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Boone County is the largest listed district slice, with 28 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Boone County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Boone County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Boone County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Major Educational Hub in Northern Kentucky
Boone County boasts a massive educational infrastructure with 33 public schools serving 22,119 students. The system is well-distributed, featuring 16 elementary, seven middle, and nine high schools. Managed by two districts, this network is built to handle the county's significant population and diverse student needs.
Boone County and Walton-Verona Districts
The Boone County district is the primary provider with 20,200 students, while the Walton-Verona Independent district serves 1,919. There are no charter schools in the county, with the two traditional districts managing the entire student population. This stability allows for long-term planning and consistent high performance across the region.
Suburban Excellence and Large-Scale Opportunities
Most schools (25) are located in suburban areas, offering an average school size of 714 students. Larry A. Ryle High School is the county's largest, enrolling 2,013 students and providing a vast array of extracurricular and academic programs. Eight rural schools provide alternative options for families seeking a smaller-scale environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Boone County
Reported Enrollment
22,119
33 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Boone County
Boone County
GuideWalton-Verona Independent
33 Public Schools in Boone County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry A. Ryle High School | Profile | Boone County | Union, 41091Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,013 |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Profile | Boone County | Union, 41091Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,462 |
| Conner High School | Profile | Boone County | Hebron, 41048Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,443 |
| Boone County High School | Profile | Boone County | Florence, 41042Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,279 |
| Gray Middle School | Profile | Boone County | Union, 41091Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,029 |
| Conner Middle School | Record | Boone County | Hebron, 41048Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 896 |
| Longbranch Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Union, 41091Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 867 |
| Ockerman Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Florence, 41042Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 777 |
| Walton-Verona Elementary School | Record | Walton-Verona Independent | Verona, 41092Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 734 |
| Camp Ernst Middle School | Record | Boone County | Burlington, 41005Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 723 |
| Shirley Mann Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Union, 41091Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 717 |
| Erpenbeck Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Florence, 41042Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 702 |
| Burlington Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Burlington, 41005Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 692 |
| Rector A. Jones Middle School | Record | Boone County | Florence, 41042Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 679 |
| New Haven Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Union, 41091Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 675 |
| Ockerman Middle School | Record | Boone County | Florence, 41042Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 653 |
| Ballyshannon Middle School | Record | Boone County | Union, 41091Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 633 |
| Chester Goodridge Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Hebron, 41048Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 633 |
| Thornwilde Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Hebron, 41048Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 624 |
| A M Yealey Elementary School | Record | Boone County | Florence, 41042Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 606 |
Larry A. Ryle High School
Boone County
Union, 41091 / Suburb: Large
Randall K. Cooper High School
Boone County
Union, 41091 / Rural: Fringe
Conner High School
Boone County
Hebron, 41048 / Suburb: Large
Boone County High School
Boone County
Florence, 41042 / Suburb: Large
Gray Middle School
Boone County
Union, 41091 / Rural: Fringe
Walton-Verona Elementary School
Walton-Verona Independent
Verona, 41092 / Rural: Fringe
Burlington Elementary School
Boone County
Burlington, 41005 / Suburb: Large
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
Boone County
Hebron, 41048 / Suburb: Large
A M Yealey Elementary School
Boone County
Florence, 41042 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,094
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Boone County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Boone County, Kentucky?
Boone County boasts a massive educational infrastructure with 33 public schools serving 22,119 students. The system is well-distributed, featuring 16 elementary, seven middle, and nine high schools. Managed by two districts, this network is built to handle the county's significant population and diverse student needs.
What are the major school districts in Boone County, Kentucky?
The Boone County district is the primary provider with 20,200 students, while the Walton-Verona Independent district serves 1,919. There are no charter schools in the county, with the two traditional districts managing the entire student population. This stability allows for long-term planning and consistent high performance across the region.
What is the school experience like in Boone County?
Most schools (25) are located in suburban areas, offering an average school size of 714 students. Larry A. Ryle High School is the county's largest, enrolling 2,013 students and providing a vast array of extracurricular and academic programs. Eight rural schools provide alternative options for families seeking a smaller-scale environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.