Best Schools in Essex County, VT
Essex County, VT has 11 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,051 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Essex County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex County, VT
The top high schools in Essex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Region Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Region Union High School District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students
2. North Country Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Country Union High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 681 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex County, VT
The top elementary schools in Essex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Johnsbury School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Johnsbury School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 702 Students
2. Concord Graded/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
3. Burke Town School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 189 Students
4. Lyndon Town School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
5. Brighton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brighton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students
6. Newark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
7. Lunenburg & Gilman Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 60 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex County, VT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex County, VT has a total population of 5,920 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex 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 Essex County, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex County, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex County, VT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex County, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Essex County, VT
How many schools are in Essex County, VT?
Essex County, VT has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,051 students in total.
How do schools in Essex County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Essex County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Essex County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex 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: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Essex County
4 places in Essex County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Canaan (1)
- Concord (1)
- Gilman (1)
- Island Pond (1)