Halifax School District

Branch Road
West Halifax, VT 05358
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Halifax School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 66 students in Halifax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Halifax School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
301 Schools
# Students
66 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Halifax School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#13 out of 103 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
40%
55%
44%
30%
35%
(2022-23)
27.4%
27.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,061 in this school district is less than the state median of $33,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 73% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,970 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$532,000
$2,622 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,682 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,061
$33,974
Spending / Student
$33,970
$34,751

Best Halifax School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax West School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
246 Branch Road
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Halifax School District?
Halifax School District manages 1 public schools serving 66 students.
What is the rank of Halifax School District?
Halifax School District is ranked #12 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax School District?
92% of Halifax School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax School District?
Halifax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Halifax School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,970 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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