Top Rankings
Fairfax School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 972 students in Fairfax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Fairfax School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
2 Schools
301 Schools
# Students
972 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfax School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.25
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 1997–2008. View full 17-year historical data
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 17-year historical data
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
96%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,086 in this school district is less than the state median of $33,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,920 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$2,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$17 MM
$2,682 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,086
$33,974
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,920
$34,751
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Fairfax School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District manages 2 public schools serving 972 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District is ranked #55 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax School District?
96% of Fairfax School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Fairfax School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,920 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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