Best Schools in Rutland County, VT
Rutland County, VT has 46 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 28 elementary) serving 9,698 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Rutland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rutland County, VT
The top high schools in Rutland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodstock Union Middle/high School
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Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Proctor Junior/senior High School
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Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
3. Rutland Senior High School
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Rutland City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
4. Green Mountain Union High School
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Green Mountain Unified School District #77 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
5. Randolph Union High School
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Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Mill River Union High School
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Mill River Unified Union School District #52 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 370 Students
7. Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
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Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 536 Students
8. Poultney High School
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Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 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 Rutland County, VT
The top middle schools in Rutland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White River Valley Middle School
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White River Unified School District #79 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students
2. Rutland Middle School
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Rutland City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rutland County, VT
The top elementary schools in Rutland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Killington Elementary School
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Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students
2. Mt. Holly School
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Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 105 Students
3. Mettawee Community School
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Mettawee School District #84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 138 Students
4. Dorset Elementary School
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Taconic And Green Regional School District #63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 168 Students
5. Rutland Town Elementary School
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Rutland Town School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 360 Students
6. Lothrop School
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Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students
7. Wells Village School
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Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
8. Poultney Elementary School
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Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
9. Castleton Elementary School
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Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
10. Flood Brook School
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Taconic And Green Regional School District #63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rutland County, VT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rutland County, VT has a total population of 60,572 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rutland 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 Rutland County, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rutland County, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rutland 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 Rutland County, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rutland County, VT
How many schools are in Rutland County, VT?
Rutland County, VT has 46 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 28 elementary schools, serving 9,698 students in total.
How do schools in Rutland County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Rutland County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Rutland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rutland 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: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rutland County
20 places in Rutland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (20)
- Rutland (5)
- Brandon (2)
- Fair Haven (2)
- North Clarendon (2)
- Poultney (2)
- Proctor (2)
- Benson (1)
- Castleton (1)
- Chittenden (1)
- Cuttingsville (1)
- Danby (1)
- Killington (1)
- Middletown Springs (1)
- Mount Holly (1)
- Pittsford (1)
- Tinmouth (1)
- Wallingford (1)
- Wells (1)
- West Pawlet (1)
- West Rutland (1)
School districts (5)
- Mill River Unified Union School District #52 (5 schools)
- Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 (5 schools)
- Rutland City School District (5 schools)
- Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 (5 schools)
- Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 (4 schools)