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Bennington County Schools & Education

Bennington County, Vermont

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

School Score

20/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

78.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

78.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,721

National avg $13,239

State avg $11,012

School Score

20/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#14

of 14 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bennington County

Measured School Summary

Bennington County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 78.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,721 per pupil, Bennington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 64% below the Vermont average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 39% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bennington County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

16 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

20/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #14 of 14 Vermont counties with school score data.

Completion

78.7%

2.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,721

$4,291 below the state average

School coverage

16

7 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Bennington County has 16 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Bennington County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Bennington County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#14

of 14 Vermont counties with school score data. The county score is 35 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

Middle and high visible

1,448 students

Elementary 0Middle 1High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Elementary school only in this slice

1,422 students

Elementary 6Middle 0High 0Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Taconic and Green Regional School District #63

Elementary school only in this slice

628 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 0Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Arlington School District

Elementary and high visible

421 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bennington County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bennington County district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Bennington County, Vermont

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Seven Districts Serving Bennington’s Growing Student Body

Bennington County hosts 16 public schools across seven districts, educating a total of 4,032 students. The system is built around 12 elementary schools, providing a focused early-education foundation for local families.

Investment Gaps Reflect in Local Academic Metrics

The graduation rate stands at 78.7%, which trails both the state average of 81.3% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is notably low at $6,721, roughly half of the national average investment of $13,000.

Southwest Vermont Union Manages Primary Education Hubs

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is the largest district, overseeing six schools and 1,422 students. All 16 schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools present.

Large Regional High Schools in Rural Landscapes

The county features 11 rural schools and five town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 269 students. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is the largest in the county, serving a significant population of 926 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

16

in Bennington County

Reported Enrollment

4,032

16 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12
Middle1
High3
Other0

7 School Districts in Bennington County

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

2 schools
1,448 students

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

6 schools
1,422 students

Taconic and Green Regional School District #63

5 schools
1,012 students

Arlington School District

2 schools
421 students

Stamford School District

1 school
74 students

Readsboro School District

1 school
39 students

Southwest Tech

1 school
0 students

16 Public Schools in Bennington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

Bennington, 05201 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High926 students

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

Bennington, 05201 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle522 students

Molly Stark School

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Bennington, 05201 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary417 students

Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Taconic and Green Regional School District #63

Manchester Center, 05255 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary392 students

Bennington Elementary School

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Bennington, 05201 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary312 students

Pownal Elementary School

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Pownal, 05261 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary271 students

Shaftsbury Elementary School

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Shaftsbury, 05262 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary245 students

Fisher School

Arlington School District

Arlington, 05250 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary221 students

Arlington Memorial

Arlington School District

Arlington, 05250 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High200 students

Dorset Elementary School

Taconic and Green Regional School District #63

Dorset, 05251 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary168 students

Monument Elementary School

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Bennington, 05201 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary149 students

Stamford Elementary School

Stamford School District

Stramford, 05352 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary74 students

Sunderland Elementary School

Taconic and Green Regional School District #63

Arlington, 05250 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary68 students

Readsboro Elementary School

Readsboro School District

Readsboro, 05350 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary39 students

Woodford Hollow School

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Bennington, 05201 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary28 students

Southwest Tech

Southwest Tech

Bennington, 05201 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,721

State avg $11,012

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How should I read the school score in Bennington County?
Bennington County has a school score of 20/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bennington County?
The high school graduation rate in Bennington County is 78.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bennington County spend per student?
Bennington County spends $6,721 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Bennington County, Vermont — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Bennington County, Vermont?

Bennington County hosts 16 public schools across seven districts, educating a total of 4,032 students. The system is built around 12 elementary schools, providing a focused early-education foundation for local families.

How do schools in Bennington County perform academically?

The graduation rate stands at 78.7%, which trails both the state average of 81.3% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is notably low at $6,721, roughly half of the national average investment of $13,000.

What are the major school districts in Bennington County, Vermont?

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is the largest district, overseeing six schools and 1,422 students. All 16 schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools present.

What is the school experience like in Bennington County?

The county features 11 rural schools and five town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 269 students. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is the largest in the county, serving a significant population of 926 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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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