White River Valley High School

223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, White River Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White River Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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Attribute

School Overview

White River Valley High School's student population of 204 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

White River Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White River Valley High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#152 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-39%
40%
40-49%
44%
50-59%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
70-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White River Valley High School's ranking?
White River Valley High School is ranked #152 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of White River Valley High School?
The graduation rate of White River Valley High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend White River Valley High School?
204 students attend White River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of White River Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River Valley High School?
White River Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does White River Valley High School offer ?
White River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White River Valley High School part of?
White River Valley High School is part of White River Unified School District #79.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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