Best Schools in Orleans County, VT
Orleans County, VT has 26 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 19 elementary) serving 4,699 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Orleans County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orleans County, VT
The top high schools in Orleans 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
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Projected Test Scores
North Country Union High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 681 Students
3. Hazen Union High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hazen Union High School District #26 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orleans County, VT
The top middle schools in Orleans County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Country Union Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Country Union Junior High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orleans County, VT
The top elementary schools in Orleans County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 80 Students
2. Glover Community School
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Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 107 Students
3. Albany Community School
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Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
4. Orleans Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 131 Students
5. Irasburg Village School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
6. Derby Elementary School
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Derby School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 496 Students
7. Barton Graded School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 162 Students
8. Charleston Elementary School
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Charleston School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 117 Students
9. Coventry Village School
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Coventry School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 122 Students
10. Newport City Elementary School
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Newport City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 313 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orleans County, VT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orleans County, VT has a total population of 27,393 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orleans 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 Orleans County, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orleans County, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orleans 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 Orleans County, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orleans County, VT
How many schools are in Orleans County, VT?
Orleans County, VT has 26 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 4,699 students in total.
How do schools in Orleans County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Orleans County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Orleans County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orleans 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: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Orleans County
15 places in Orleans County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Newport (2)
- Orleans (2)
- Albany (1)
- Barton (1)
- Coventry (1)
- Craftsbury Common (1)
- Derby Line (1)
- Derby (1)
- Glover (1)
- Greensboro (1)
- Irasburg (1)
- Lowell (1)
- Newport Center (1)
- North Troy (1)
- West Charleston (1)