For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 678 students in North Country Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in North Country Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
678 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Country Union High 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 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Graduation Rate
82%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.4%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,140 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,743 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,140
$30,286
Spending / Student
$26,743
$29,536
Best North Country Union High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Country Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Career Center
Vocational School
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Country Union High School District?
North Country Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 678 students.
What is the rank of North Country Union High School District?
North Country Union High School District is ranked #82 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.
What is the racial composition of students in North Country Union High School District?
91% of North Country Union High School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Country Union High School District?
North Country Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is North Country Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,743 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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