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Grand Isle County Schools & Education

School Score

93/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

N/A

National avg 87.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,429

National avg $13,239

State avg $11,012

School Score

93/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#1

of 14 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Grand Isle County

Measured School Summary

Grand Isle County has a strong school score of 93/100. Graduation rate data is not available.

Funding Context

Grand Isle County spends $11,429 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 69% above the Vermont average, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Grand Isle 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

4 public schools and 3 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

93/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 14 Vermont counties with school score data.

Completion

Not reported

Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.

Funding context

$11,429

$417 above the state average

School coverage

4

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Grand Isle County has 4 public schools across 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Grand Isle 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.

Higher-signal county

Grand Isle County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#1

of 14 Vermont counties with school score data. The county score is 38 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

2 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.

Alburg School District

Elementary school only in this slice

194 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66

Elementary school only in this slice

190 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

South Hero School District

Elementary school only in this slice

141 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Grand Isle County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle 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.

A Focused Elementary System on the Islands

Grand Isle County has a unique educational landscape consisting of just four public schools, all of which are elementary. These schools serve 525 total students across three small island districts.

High Per-Pupil Spending for Island Learners

The county invests $11,429 per pupil, which is higher than the Vermont state average of $11,012. While graduation rate data for the county is limited, the high spending indicates a commitment to maintaining quality island facilities.

Champlain Islands Unified Leads the Region

The Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 is the largest district, managing two schools and 190 students. There are no charter schools available on the islands, keeping education strictly within local public districts.

Intimate Rural Schools with Island Charm

All four schools in the county are rural, with an average enrollment of just 131 students. The Alburg Community Education Center is the largest site with 194 students, while North Hero School serves only 50.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Grand Isle County

Reported Enrollment

525

4 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle0
High0
Other0

3 School Districts in Grand Isle County

Alburg School District

1 school
194 students

Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66

2 schools
190 students

South Hero School District

1 school
141 students

4 Public Schools in Grand Isle 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 4 of 4 matching schools

Alburg Community Education Center

Alburg School District

Alburg, 05440 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary194 students

Folsum Education & Community Center

South Hero School District

South Hero, 05486 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary141 students

Grand Isle School

Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66

Grand Isle, 05458 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary140 students

North Hero School

Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66

North Hero, 05474 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary50 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,429

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 Grand Isle County?
Grand Isle County has a school score of 93/100, which is a higher 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.
How much does Grand Isle County spend per student?
Grand Isle County spends $11,429 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 Grand Isle County, Vermont — FAQ

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

Grand Isle County has a unique educational landscape consisting of just four public schools, all of which are elementary. These schools serve 525 total students across three small island districts.

How do schools in Grand Isle County perform academically?

The county invests $11,429 per pupil, which is higher than the Vermont state average of $11,012. While graduation rate data for the county is limited, the high spending indicates a commitment to maintaining quality island facilities.

What are the major school districts in Grand Isle County, Vermont?

The Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 is the largest district, managing two schools and 190 students. There are no charter schools available on the islands, keeping education strictly within local public districts.

What is the school experience like in Grand Isle County?

All four schools in the county are rural, with an average enrollment of just 131 students. The Alburg Community Education Center is the largest site with 194 students, while North Hero School serves only 50.

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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.