Windsor County Schools & Education
Windsor County, Vermont
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
81.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,270
National avg $13,239
State avg $11,012
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#8
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Windsor County
Measured School Summary
Windsor County has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 81.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,270 per pupil, Windsor County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Vermont average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Windsor 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
32 public schools and 13 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 14 Vermont counties with school score data.
Completion
81.1%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,270
$1,258 above the state average
School coverage
32
13 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
Windsor County has 32 public schools across 13 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.
What Windsor 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
Windsor 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
#8
of 14 Vermont counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Hartford School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,459 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Springfield School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,219 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76
Elementary to high school visible
915 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Green Mountain Unified School District #77
Elementary and high visible
680 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hartford School District 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 Windsor County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Vast and Varied School System
Windsor County features 32 public schools, the highest count in the region, serving 6,821 students. These schools are spread across 13 districts, offering a comprehensive range from elementary to high school levels.
Hartford and Windsor Central Districts
The Hartford School District and Windsor Central Unified Union manage the bulk of the population, with Hartford alone serving 1,459 students. Traditional public schools remain the standard here, as no charter schools are currently in operation.
Rural Roots with Town Connections
Schools in Windsor County average 227 students, providing a balance of social opportunity and small-group learning. While 23 schools are rural, 9 serve town centers, including the 580-student Windsor School.
School Overview
Total Schools
32
in Windsor County
Reported Enrollment
6,821
32 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Windsor County
Hartford School District
Springfield School District
Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76
Green Mountain Unified School District #77
Mount Ascutney School District #86
White River Unified School District #79
Norwich School District
Hartland School District
Weathersfield School District
Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83
32 Public Schools in Windsor 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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 32 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor School | Record | Mount Ascutney School District #86 | Windsor, 05089Town: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 580 |
| Hartford High School | Record | Hartford School District | White River Junction, 05001Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 518 |
| Woodstock Union Middle/High School | Record | Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76 | Woodstock, 05091Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 449 |
| Elm Hill School | Record | Springfield School District | Springfield, 05156Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 390 |
| Marion W. Cross School | Record | Norwich School District | Norwich, 05055Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 351 |
| Green Mountain Union High School | Record | Green Mountain Unified School District #77 | Chester, 05143Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 326 |
| Springfield High School | Record | Springfield School District | Springfield, 05156Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 325 |
| Hartford Memorial Middle School | Record | Hartford School District | White River Junction, 05001Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 294 |
| Hartland Elementary School | Record | Hartland School District | Hartland, 05048Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 281 |
| Chester Andover Elementary School | Record | Green Mountain Unified School District #77 | Chester, 05143Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 270 |
| Woodstock Elementary School | Record | Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76 | Woodstock, 05091Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 269 |
| Weathersfield School | Record | Weathersfield School District | Ascutney, 05030Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 262 |
| Riverside Middle School | Record | Springfield School District | Springfield, 05156Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 254 |
| Union Street School | Record | Springfield School District | Springfield, 05156Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 250 |
| Dothan Brook School | Record | Hartford School District | White River Junction, 05001Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 246 |
| Ottauquechee School | Record | Hartford School District | Quechee, 05059Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 203 |
| White River School | Record | Hartford School District | White River Junction, 05001Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 198 |
| White River Valley High School | Record | White River Unified School District #79 | South Royalton, 05068Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 192 |
| Sharon Elementary School | Record | Sharon School District | Sharon, 05065Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 170 |
| South Royalton Elementary School | Record | White River Unified School District #79 | South Royalton, 05068Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 164 |
Windsor School
Mount Ascutney School District #86
Windsor, 05089 / Town: Remote
Hartford High School
Hartford School District
White River Junction, 05001 / Town: Remote
Woodstock Union Middle/High School
Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76
Woodstock, 05091 / Rural: Distant
Elm Hill School
Springfield School District
Springfield, 05156 / Rural: Fringe
Marion W. Cross School
Norwich School District
Norwich, 05055 / Rural: Fringe
Green Mountain Union High School
Green Mountain Unified School District #77
Chester, 05143 / Rural: Distant
Springfield High School
Springfield School District
Springfield, 05156 / Town: Remote
Hartford Memorial Middle School
Hartford School District
White River Junction, 05001 / Town: Remote
Hartland Elementary School
Hartland School District
Hartland, 05048 / Rural: Distant
Chester Andover Elementary School
Green Mountain Unified School District #77
Chester, 05143 / Rural: Distant
Woodstock Elementary School
Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76
Woodstock, 05091 / Rural: Distant
Weathersfield School
Weathersfield School District
Ascutney, 05030 / Town: Remote
Riverside Middle School
Springfield School District
Springfield, 05156 / Town: Remote
Union Street School
Springfield School District
Springfield, 05156 / Rural: Fringe
Dothan Brook School
Hartford School District
White River Junction, 05001 / Rural: Fringe
Ottauquechee School
Hartford School District
Quechee, 05059 / Rural: Fringe
White River School
Hartford School District
White River Junction, 05001 / Town: Remote
White River Valley High School
White River Unified School District #79
South Royalton, 05068 / Rural: Remote
Sharon Elementary School
Sharon School District
Sharon, 05065 / Rural: Distant
South Royalton Elementary School
White River Unified School District #79
South Royalton, 05068 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,270
State avg $11,012
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Schools in Windsor County, Vermont — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Windsor County, Vermont?
Windsor County features 32 public schools, the highest count in the region, serving 6,821 students. These schools are spread across 13 districts, offering a comprehensive range from elementary to high school levels.
What are the major school districts in Windsor County, Vermont?
The Hartford School District and Windsor Central Unified Union manage the bulk of the population, with Hartford alone serving 1,459 students. Traditional public schools remain the standard here, as no charter schools are currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Windsor County?
Schools in Windsor County average 227 students, providing a balance of social opportunity and small-group learning. While 23 schools are rural, 9 serve town centers, including the 580-student Windsor School.
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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.