For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,100 students in Bennington County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Bennington County, VT are Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School and Arlington Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public high schools.
Bennington County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Bennington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Technical
Vocational School
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Gr: 9-12
Bennington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bennington - Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
55 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Bennington County, VT include Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School and Arlington Memorial.
How many public high schools are located in Bennington County?
3 public high schools are located in Bennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County?
Bennington County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bennington County include: Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School vs. Arlington Memorial, Arlington Memorial vs. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, Southwest Technical vs. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
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