Best Schools in Bennington County, VT
Bennington County, VT has 36 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 23 elementary) serving 7,205 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Bennington County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bennington County, VT
The top high schools in Bennington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Mountain Union High School
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Green Mountain Unified School District #77 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
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West River Valley Union Education District #72b • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
3. Mill River Union High School
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Mill River Unified Union School District #52 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 370 Students
4. Arlington Memorial
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Arlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 200 Students
5. Twin Valley Middle High School
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Twin Valley Unified School District #75 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Poultney High School
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Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
7. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
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Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 926 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bennington County, VT
The top middle schools in Bennington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
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Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bennington County, VT
The top elementary schools in Bennington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mettawee Community School
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Mettawee School District #84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 138 Students
2. Dorset Elementary School
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Taconic And Green Regional School District #63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 168 Students
3. Twin Valley Elementary School
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Twin Valley Unified School District #75 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
4. Flood Brook School
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Taconic And Green Regional School District #63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 308 Students
5. Manchester Elementary/middle School
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Taconic And Green Regional School District #63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students
6. Shaftsbury Elementary School
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Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 245 Students
7. Fisher School
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Arlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
8. Pownal Elementary School
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Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
9. Molly Stark School
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Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
10. Red Fox Community School
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Red Fox Community School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 23 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bennington County, VT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bennington County, VT has a total population of 37,347 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bennington 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 Bennington County, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bennington County, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bennington 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 Bennington County, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bennington County, VT
How many schools are in Bennington County, VT?
Bennington County, VT has 36 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 7,205 students in total.
How do schools in Bennington County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Bennington County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Bennington County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bennington 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: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bennington County
7 places in Bennington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Bennington (6)
- Arlington (3)
- Dorset (1)
- Manchester Center (1)
- Pownal (1)
- Readsboro (1)
- Shaftsbury (1)