Vermont Schools
There are 309 public schools in Vermont distributed in 185 school districts. A total of 80,728 students attend Vermont schools and 7,823 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 208 elementary, 26 middle, 62 high schools, and 13 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 83 private schools are serving students in Vermont.
| Number of District | 185 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 309 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 208 schools / 45,974 students |
| Middle | 26 schools / 7,499 students |
| High | 62 schools / 15,712 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 13 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 304 schools |
| Charter | 0 schools |
| Magnet | 4 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 1 schools |
Vermont Department of Education
Vermont School Districts
In Vermont, 185 school districts are serving their students in 309 schools. Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District is the largest district with 10 schools and 4,378 students.
51 Park Street, Essex Junction, VT
5420 Shelburne Road Suite 300, Shelburne, VT
150 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT
500 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT
28 Catherine Street, Saint Albans, VT
Student Population
A total of 82,401 students are attending Vermont schools. By gender, there are 43,036 (52.2%) male and 39,365 (52.2%) female students in VT schools.
By race/ethnicity, 44,045 White (53.5%), 1,609 Black (2.0%), and 1,615 Asian (2.0%) students are attending Vermont schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 81 percent of students in fourth grade and 75 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 68 percent of students in fourth grade and 77 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 81% | 39% | 75% | 38% |
| Reading | 68% | 37% | 77% | 40% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Vermont schools, total 3,272 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 4,534 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 3,272 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 1,193 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 1,268 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 2,385 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 4,534 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 4,934 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Vermont and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. 98.9% of teachers are certified. 92.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 4,934 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 4,879 | 98.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 55 | 1.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 202 | 4.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 177 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 252 | Students per counselor: 320 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 24 | - |
| Security guards | 7 | - |
| Nurses | 155 | - |
| Psychologists | 53 | - |
| Social workers | 37 | - |
Public Schools in Vermont
In Vermont, 309 public schools are serving 80,728 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Vermont
83 private schools are serving students in Vermont. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.