Arlington Memorial High School is a rural high school in Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont and part of the Arlington School District. In 2018, it had about 220 students and a faculty of 35 teachers.
Serving 210 students in grades 6-12, Arlington Memorial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arlington Memorial's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1941
School Rankings
Arlington Memorial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Memorial is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Arlington Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Memorial's ranking?
Arlington Memorial is ranked #169 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Arlington Memorial often compared to?
Arlington Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, Southwest Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington Memorial?
The graduation rate of Arlington Memorial is 60-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Arlington Memorial?
210 students attend Arlington Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Arlington Memorial students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington Memorial?
Arlington Memorial has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arlington Memorial offer ?
Arlington Memorial offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arlington Memorial part of?
Arlington Memorial is part of Arlington School District.
School Reviews
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