For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,230 students in Essex Junction, VT.
The top-ranked public high school in Essex Junction, VT is Essex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex Junction, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Essex Junction have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public high schools.
Essex Junction, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Essex High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Essex Junction, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
The Center For Technology - Essex
Vocational School
2 Educational Drive Suite 200
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Gr: 9-12
Essex Junction, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chittenden Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7 Meadow Ter
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Essex Junction, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Essex Junction, VT include Essex High School.
How many public high schools are located in Essex Junction?
2 public high schools are located in Essex Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex Junction?
Essex Junction public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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