Serving 180 students in grades 7-12, Verona High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Verona High School's student population of 180 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
Verona High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verona High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
82%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verona High School's ranking?
Verona High School is ranked #1626 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Verona High School often compared to?
Verona High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School, Pierce City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verona High School?
The graduation rate of Verona High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Verona High School?
180 students attend Verona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Verona High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verona High School?
Verona High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Verona High School offer ?
Verona High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verona High School part of?
Verona High School is part of Verona R-VII School District.
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