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Vermont Schools & Education

Public school metrics and education data for all 14 counties.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Avg Graduation Rate

81.3%

Avg Per-Pupil Spending

$11,012

Avg School Score

55/100

Total Schools

303

106 districts

State Overview

About Schools in Vermont

This summary is generated from the NCES metrics shown on this page and reviewed against the source data by the Data Editor. It is not school advice.

Vermont Trails National Benchmarks in Graduation and Spending

Vermont’s average graduation rate of 81.3% sits nearly six percentage points below the national average of 87.0%. The state also spends less per student, averaging $11,012 per pupil compared to the $13,000 national benchmark.

Wide Disparities Define Vermont's Educational Landscape

Data from 13 counties reveals a significant performance gap, with school scores ranging from 64.9 in Chittenden to just 35.7 in Grand Isle. Graduation rates show similar volatility, swinging from a high of 89.2% in Lamoille County to a low of 69.0% in Essex County.

Selective Investments Drive State Performance Above Median

Despite spending $1,988 less than the national average per pupil, Vermont maintains an average school score of 56.0, which beats the national median. The state sees its best results where spending is highest, as top-performing Chittenden County leads with a $13,280 per-pupil investment.

Chittenden, Addison, and Lamoille Set the Standard

Chittenden County leads the state with a top school score of 64.9, supported by the state's highest per-pupil funding. Lamoille County delivers the best graduation outcomes at 89.2%, proving that its $11,571 spending rate effectively prepares students for completion.

State Score Context

How Vermont Counties Are Distributed

14 of 14 counties have enough NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data to receive a county school score. Use this distribution to understand whether the state has a concentrated cluster of high, midrange, or lower measured signals.

Scored county coverage

Counties with complete enough data for the composite score

100%

Higher measured signal

Score range 70-100

1

Midrange measured signal

Score range 40-69

12

Lower measured signal

Score range 0-39

1

Scores are comparative signals from available federal data, not ratings of individual schools.

All Vermont Counties

County-level school score, graduation rate, and per-pupil spending for Vermont.
CountySchool Score
Grand Isle County
Graduation
—
Per pupil
$11,429
93/100
Lamoille County
Graduation
89.2%
Per pupil
$11,571
70/100
Addison County
Graduation
87.0%
Per pupil
$12,104
64/100
Chittenden County
Graduation
85.8%
Per pupil
$13,280
62/100
Washington County
Graduation
82.8%
Per pupil
$12,845
56/100
Rutland County
Graduation
82.8%
Per pupil
$12,596
56/100
Franklin County
Graduation
83.0%
Per pupil
$11,038
55/100
Windsor County
Graduation
81.1%
Per pupil
$12,270
54/100
Caledonia County
Graduation
84.0%
Per pupil
$9,402
51/100
Windham County
Graduation
78.6%
Per pupil
$10,293
48/100
Orange County
Graduation
79.1%
Per pupil
$10,019
48/100
Orleans County
Graduation
75.4%
Per pupil
$10,608
48/100
Essex County
Graduation
69.0%
Per pupil
$9,993
44/100
Bennington County
Graduation
78.7%
Per pupil
$6,721
20/100

— = data not available for this county.

Compare county school profiles in Vermont

Use the comparison tool to review school scores, graduation rates, and spending side by side.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont Schools

Which Vermont counties have the highest graduation rates?
Lamoille County (89.2%), Addison County (87.0%), and Chittenden County (85.8%) currently lead Vermont among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Vermont?
Across Vermont counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $11,012. The highest current county values are Chittenden County ($13,280), Washington County ($12,845), and Rutland County ($12,596). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
Which Vermont county has the strongest measured school score?
Grand Isle County has the highest school score in Vermont with a score of 93/100, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data.
What is the average graduation rate in Vermont?
The average high school graduation rate across Vermont counties is 81.3%, based on NCES data.
Which county in Vermont has the lowest school score?
Bennington County has the lowest school score in Vermont with a score of 20/100. School scores reflect available graduation-rate and per-pupil spending signals.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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