Best Barre Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 601 students in Barre, VT.
The top-ranked public high school in Barre, VT is Spaulding Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barre, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Barre have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Barre, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spaulding Union High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Barre, VT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spaulding Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Vermont Career Center
Vocational School
155 Ayers Street Suite #2
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barre, Vermont

Barre, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2446 Airport Road-berlin
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barre, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barre, VT include Spaulding Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barre?
2 public high schools are located in Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Barre?
Barre public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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