Top Rankings
Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,414 students in Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
6 Schools
301 Schools
# Students
1,414 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hartford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 103 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.6%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.25
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,489 in this school district is less than the state median of $33,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,380 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$2,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$2,682 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,489
$33,974
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,380
$34,751
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hartford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White River School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Pine Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8650
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8650
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Dothan Brook School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Christian Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8647
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8647
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ottauquechee School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Dody Lane
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 295-8654
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 295-8654
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hartford Memorial Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Highland Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8640
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hartford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Highland Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8610
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8610
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Area Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1 Gifford Road
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8630
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8630
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartford School District?
Hartford School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,414 students.
What is the rank of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District is ranked #24 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 30%) 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford School District?
88% of Hartford School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,380 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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