Essex High School
Reported Enrollment
1,208
students
District
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
County Context Score
62/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2 Educational Drive, Essex Junction, VT, 05452
School District
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 500039500120
- District ID
- 5000395
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,208 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Essex High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Chittenden County has 49 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Essex High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51, Chittenden County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Essex High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51.
1,208 students
Essex High School reports 1,208 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 9 other high schools in Chittenden County with enrollment data, 8 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 721 students.
10 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 743 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
2
High
2
Other
0
Nearby context inside Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
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School Profile FAQ
Is Essex High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Essex High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Essex High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Essex High School with nearby schools?
Essex High School should be compared with 10 high schools in Chittenden County, plus other schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Essex High School?
Before using Essex High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51.
Part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Essex High School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,742 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
3,742
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Albert D. Lawton School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Hiawatha Elementary SchoolPK–3 · PrimaryListed only
- Essex Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- The Center for Technology - Essex9–12 · HighListed only
- Essex Elementary SchoolPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
- Westford Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Founders Memorial School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Summit Street SchoolPK–3 · PrimaryListed only
- Thomas Fleming School4–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Champlain Valley Union High School
Burlington High School
South Burlington High School
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
Colchester High School
Chittenden County Schools
County Context Score
62/100
County-level composite across 49 public schools
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.