Best High Schools in Essex, VT

Essex, VT has 7 high schools with 3,924 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Essex score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.

1. Plattsburgh Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plattsburgh City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 552 Students

2. Peru High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Peru Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students

3. South Burlington High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Burlington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students

4. Essex High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students

5. Colchester High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 721 Students

Best Middle Schools in Essex, VT

Essex, VT has 6 middle schools with 2,333 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Essex score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex meet expectations.

1. Essex Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students

2. Albert D. Lawton School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students

3. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Burlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

4. Colchester Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colchester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students

5. Stafford Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plattsburgh City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Essex, VT

Essex, VT has 9 elementary schools with 3,271 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Essex score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex don't meet expectations.

1. Cumberland Head Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beekmantown Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students

2. Hiawatha Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students

3. Summit Street School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 336 Students

4. Founders Memorial School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students

5. Thomas Fleming School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 206 Students

6. Keeseville Primary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students

7. Chamberlin School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Burlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students

8. Essex Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 521 Students

9. Union Memorial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Colchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 231 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, VT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Essex, VT has a total population of 22,183 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Essex, VT

9,528

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex, VT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

37.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, VT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, VT.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,872 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex, VT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Essex, VT

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Williston, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Winooski, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
South Burlington, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jericho, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Colchester, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Essex Junction, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Burlington, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Underhill Center, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Westford, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Richmond, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations