For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,847 students in Orange County, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orange County, VT are Newton School, First Branch Middle School and Oxbow Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
243 Vt Route 132
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
First Branch Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Gr: 5-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Oxbow Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Waits River Valley Union School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Waits River Valley Road
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Randolph Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Blue Mountain Union School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Williamstown Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Orange East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Orange Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 250
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-4805
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-4805
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Orange County, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orange County, VT include Newton School, First Branch Middle School and Oxbow Union High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?
7 public middle schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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