Top 5 Best Rutland County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,723 students in Rutland County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT are Rutland Senior High School, Poultney High School and Mill River Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutland County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). High schools in Rutland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Rutland County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Vermont average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fair Haven Union High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Rutland County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
Poultney High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Mill River Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2321 Middle Road
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-1925
Grades: 7-12
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
West Rutland School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
713 Main Street
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802) 438-2288
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Fair Haven Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Otter Valley Union High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2997 Franklin Street
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-6833
Grades: 7-12
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Proctor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Park Street
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-3353
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Technical Center
Vocational School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rutland County, VT

Rutland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
263 Elementary School Road
Castleton, VT 05735
(802) 468-5624
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
234 North Main Street
Danby, VT 05739
(802) 293-5191
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
68 Schoolhouse Road
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-8825
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
5788 Vt Route 153
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
257 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Grades: PK
| 8 students
6 Church Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Grades: PK
| 6 students
49 Court Drive
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-5757
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Po Box 6
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-3264
Grades: PK
| 3 students
168 York Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5286
Grades: PK
| 32 students
31 Schoolhouse Road
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 623-7771
Grades: K-6
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT include Rutland Senior High School, Poultney High School and Mill River Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutland County, VT?
8 public high schools are located in Rutland County, VT.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland County, VT?
Rutland County, VT public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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