Essex High School vs. South Burlington High School
Should I attend Essex High School or South Burlington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Essex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
South Burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Essex High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 887 students in grades 9-12, South Burlington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,206 students
887 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#59 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
76%
n/a
Graduation Rate
87%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
304
218
Grade 10 Students
301
240
Grade 11 Students
300
212
Grade 12 Students
301
217
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
80%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%