For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 1,641 students in Orleans County, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orleans County, VT are Craftsbury Schools, Glover Community School and Lowell Graded School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Orleans County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Orleans County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Craftsbury Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1422 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Glover Community School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School Street
Glover, VT 05839
(802) 525-6958
Glover, VT 05839
(802) 525-6958
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Graded School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Gelo Park Road
Lowell, VT 05847
(802) 744-6641
Lowell, VT 05847
(802) 744-6641
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Brownington Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Chase Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
53 School Street
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
North Country Union Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Junior High Drive
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-2276
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-2276
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Center School Road
West Charleston, VT 05872
(802) 895-2915
West Charleston, VT 05872
(802) 895-2915
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Coventry Village School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 Route 5
Coventry, VT 05825
(802) 754-6464
Coventry, VT 05825
(802) 754-6464
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Irasburg Village School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
292 Route 58 East
Irasburg, VT 05845
(802) 754-8810
Irasburg, VT 05845
(802) 754-8810
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Barton Graded School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
137 Church Street
Barton, VT 05822
(802) 525-3636
Barton, VT 05822
(802) 525-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Troy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Main Street
North Troy, VT 05859
(802) 988-2565
North Troy, VT 05859
(802) 988-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Albany Community School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Main Street
Albany, VT 05820
(802) 755-6168
Albany, VT 05820
(802) 755-6168
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Orleans County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
158 Meade Hill
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2916
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2916
Gr: K-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
26 School Road
Derby Line, VT 05830
(802) 895-4455
Derby Line, VT 05830
(802) 895-4455
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Orleans Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 207
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Orleans Essex North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
338 Highland Avenue Suit
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orleans County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orleans County, VT include Craftsbury Schools, Glover Community School and Lowell Graded School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orleans County?
12 public middle schools are located in Orleans County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans County?
Orleans County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Orleans County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orleans County include: Charleston Elementary School vs. Troy School, Troy School vs. Charleston Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School vs. Albany Community School
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