Top Rankings
Waits River Union High District #36 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 272 students in Waits River Union High District #36. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Waits River Union High District #36 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1 School
306 Schools
# Students
272 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waits River Union High District #36, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 103 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
96%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,051 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,018
$29,860
Spending / Student
$25,051
$29,121
Best Waits River Union High District #36 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waits River Union High District #36?
Waits River Union High District #36 manages 1 public schools serving 272 students.
What is the rank of Waits River Union High District #36?
Waits River Union High District #36 is ranked #40 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waits River Union High District #36?
96% of Waits River Union High District #36 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waits River Union High District #36?
Waits River Union High District #36 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Waits River Union High District #36's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,051 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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