Best Schools in Addison County, VT
Addison County, VT has 38 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 26 elementary) serving 10,570 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Addison County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Addison County, VT
The top high schools in Addison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Champlain Valley Union High School
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Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
2. Vergennes Union High School
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Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students
3. Middlebury Union High School
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Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
4. Rutland Senior High School
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Rutland City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
5. Mt. Abraham Union High School
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Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 621 Students
6. Northfield Middle/high School
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Paine Mountain Union School District #68 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 236 Students
7. Randolph Union High School
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Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
8. Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
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Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 536 Students
9. Otter Valley Union High School
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Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 526 Students
Best Middle Schools in Addison County, VT
The top middle schools in Addison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middlebury Union Middle School
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Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Rutland Middle School
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Rutland City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Addison County, VT
The top elementary schools in Addison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Braintree School
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Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
2. Fayston Elementary School
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Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 99 Students
3. Robinson School
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Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
4. Bingham Memorial School
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Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
5. Warren Elementary School
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Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
6. Charlotte Central School
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Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 707 Students
7. Hinesburg Community School
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Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 506 Students
8. Middlebury Id #4 School
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Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
9. Monkton Central School
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Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
10. Orwell Village School
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Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Addison County, VT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Addison County, VT has a total population of 37,363 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Addison County, VT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Addison County, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Addison County, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Addison County, VT.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Addison County, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Addison County, VT
How many schools are in Addison County, VT?
Addison County, VT has 38 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 10,570 students in total.
How do schools in Addison County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Addison County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Addison County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Addison County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Addison County
11 places in Addison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Middlebury (4)
- Bristol (2)
- Vergennes (2)
- Bridport (1)
- Cornwall (1)
- New Haven (1)
- Orwell (1)
- Ripton (1)
- Salisbury (1)
- Shoreham (1)
- Starksboro (1)
School districts (3)
- Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 (9 schools)
- Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 (5 schools)
- Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 (3 schools)