Can I use Chittenden County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Chittenden County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Chittenden County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Chittenden County?

Start with the 49 listed public schools and 8 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Chittenden County Schools & Education

Name: Chittenden County, Vermont Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Chittenden County, Vermont

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

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

85.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,280

National avg $13,239

State avg $11,012

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

of 14 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Chittenden County

Measured School Summary

Chittenden County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.8%.

Funding Context

With $13,280 per pupil, Chittenden County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 13% above the Vermont average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Chittenden 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

49 public schools and 8 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

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 14 Vermont counties with school score data.

Completion

85.8%

4.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$13,280

$2,268 above the state average

School coverage

8 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Chittenden County has 49 public schools across 8 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 Chittenden 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.

Mixed school landscape

Chittenden County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

of 14 Vermont counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above 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.

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Elementary and high visible

4,216 students

Elementary 4Middle 0High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

Elementary to high school visible

3,742 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Burlington School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,473 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

South Burlington School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,700 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Burlington School District is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Chittenden County?

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

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Chittenden 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.

Vermont’s Largest and Most Diverse School System

Chittenden County manages a robust system of 49 public schools across eight districts, serving a massive enrollment of 21,400 students. This includes 29 elementary, 10 middle, and 10 high schools, making it the educational heart of the state.

Major Districts Power the Regional Workforce

Essex Westford Educational Community and Burlington School District are the largest entities, together serving over 7,200 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all 49 institutions operating as traditional public schools.

Urban and Suburban Variety in School Settings

Unlike its rural neighbors, this county features 15 city schools and 18 suburban schools, with an average size of 455 students. Champlain Valley Union High School is the state's flagship, enrolling 1,325 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Chittenden County

Reported Enrollment

21,400

49 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary29

Middle10

High10

Other0

8 School Districts in Chittenden County

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

Burlington School District

South Burlington School District

5 schools

2,700 students

Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401

8 schools

2,609 students

Colchester School District

5 schools

2,414 students

Milton School District

3 schools

1,459 students

Winooski Incorporated School District

3 schools

787 students

49 Public Schools in Chittenden County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Chittenden County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Champlain Valley Union High School	Profile	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	Hinesburg, 05461Rural: Distant	9–12	High	1,325
Essex High School	Profile	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51	Essex Junction, 05452Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,208
Burlington High School	Profile	Burlington School District	Burlington, 05408City: Small	9–12	High	987
Williston Schools	Profile	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	Williston, 05495Suburb: Midsize	PK–8	Primary	942
South Burlington High School	Record	South Burlington School District	South Burlington, 05403City: Small	9–12	High	843
Mt. Mansfield Union High School	Record	Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401	Jericho, 05465Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	764
Shelburne Community School	Record	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	Shelburne, 05482Suburb: Midsize	PK–8	Primary	736
Colchester High School	Record	Colchester School District	Colchester, 05446Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	721
Charlotte Central School	Record	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	Charlotte, 05445Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Primary	707
Milton Elementary School	Record	Milton School District	Milton, 05468Town: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	631
Champlain School	Record	Burlington School District	Burlington, 05401City: Small	PK–5	Primary	548
Essex Elementary School	Record	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51	Essex Junction, 05452Rural: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	521
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School	Record	South Burlington School District	South Burlington, 05403City: Small	6–8	Middle	512
Hinesburg Community School	Record	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	Hinesburg, 05461Rural: Distant	PK–8	Primary	506
Colchester Middle School	Record	Colchester School District	Colchester, 05446Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	497
Malletts Bay School	Record	Colchester School District	Colchester, 05446Suburb: Midsize	3–5	Primary	483
Porters Point School	Record	Colchester School District	Colchester, 05446Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	482
Chamberlin School	Record	South Burlington School District	South Burlington, 05403City: Small	PK–5	Primary	457
Orchard School	Record	South Burlington School District	South Burlington, 05403City: Small	PK–5	Primary	452
Milton Senior High School	Record	Milton School District	Milton, 05468Town: Fringe	9–12	High	439

Champlain Valley Union High School

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Hinesburg, 05461 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,325 students

Essex High School

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

Essex Junction, 05452 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,208 students

Burlington High School

Burlington School District

Burlington, 05408 / City: Small

Profile9–12High987 students

Williston Schools

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Williston, 05495 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfilePK–8Primary942 students

South Burlington High School

South Burlington School District

South Burlington, 05403 / City: Small

Record9–12High843 students

Mt. Mansfield Union High School

Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401

Jericho, 05465 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High764 students

Shelburne Community School

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Shelburne, 05482 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–8Primary736 students

Colchester High School

Colchester School District

Colchester, 05446 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High721 students

Charlotte Central School

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Charlotte, 05445 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary707 students

Milton Elementary School

Milton School District

Milton, 05468 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary631 students

Champlain School

Burlington School District

Burlington, 05401 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary548 students

Essex Elementary School

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

Essex Junction, 05452 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary521 students

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

South Burlington School District

South Burlington, 05403 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle512 students

Hinesburg Community School

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Hinesburg, 05461 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary506 students

Colchester Middle School

Colchester School District

Colchester, 05446 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle497 students

Malletts Bay School

Colchester School District

Colchester, 05446 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary483 students

Porters Point School

Colchester School District

Colchester, 05446 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary482 students

Chamberlin School

South Burlington School District

South Burlington, 05403 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary457 students

Orchard School

South Burlington School District

South Burlington, 05403 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary452 students

Milton Senior High School

Milton School District

Milton, 05468 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High439 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,280

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 Chittenden County?

Chittenden County has a school score of 62/100, which is a midrange 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 Chittenden County?

The high school graduation rate in Chittenden County is 85.8%, 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 Chittenden County spend per student?

Chittenden County spends $13,280 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.

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Counties with Similar School Profile

Addison County

Vermont

+2 pts

64/100

School score

Washington County

Vermont

-6 pts

56/100

School score

Rutland County

Vermont

-6 pts

56/100

School score

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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