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Windsor County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Springfield School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,219 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76

Elementary to high school visible

915 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Green Mountain Unified School District #77

Elementary and high visible

680 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary20
Middle4
High7
Other1

13 School Districts in Windsor County

Hartford School District

6 schools
1,459 students

Springfield School District

4 schools
1,219 students

Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76

6 schools
1,026 students

Green Mountain Unified School District #77

3 schools
680 students

Mount Ascutney School District #86

2 schools
643 students

White River Unified School District #79

4 schools
625 students

Norwich School District

1 school
351 students

Hartland School District

1 school
281 students

Weathersfield School District

1 school
262 students

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83

2 schools
192 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 32 matching schools

Windsor School

Mount Ascutney School District #86

Windsor, 05089 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–12Other580 students

Hartford High School

Hartford School District

White River Junction, 05001 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High518 students

Woodstock Union Middle/High School

Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76

Woodstock, 05091 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High449 students

Elm Hill School

Springfield School District

Springfield, 05156 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary390 students

Marion W. Cross School

Norwich School District

Norwich, 05055 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary351 students

Green Mountain Union High School

Green Mountain Unified School District #77

Chester, 05143 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High326 students

Springfield High School

Springfield School District

Springfield, 05156 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High325 students

Hartford Memorial Middle School

Hartford School District

White River Junction, 05001 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle294 students

Hartland Elementary School

Hartland School District

Hartland, 05048 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary281 students

Chester Andover Elementary School

Green Mountain Unified School District #77

Chester, 05143 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary270 students

Woodstock Elementary School

Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76

Woodstock, 05091 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary269 students

Weathersfield School

Weathersfield School District

Ascutney, 05030 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary262 students

Riverside Middle School

Springfield School District

Springfield, 05156 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle254 students

Union Street School

Springfield School District

Springfield, 05156 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary250 students

Dothan Brook School

Hartford School District

White River Junction, 05001 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary246 students

Ottauquechee School

Hartford School District

Quechee, 05059 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary203 students

White River School

Hartford School District

White River Junction, 05001 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary198 students

White River Valley High School

White River Unified School District #79

South Royalton, 05068 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High192 students

Sharon Elementary School

Sharon School District

Sharon, 05065 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary170 students

South Royalton Elementary School

White River Unified School District #79

South Royalton, 05068 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary164 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,270

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 Windsor County?
Windsor County has a school score of 54/100, 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 Windsor County?
The high school graduation rate in Windsor County is 81.1%, 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 Windsor County spend per student?
Windsor County spends $12,270 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 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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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.