2024 Best High Schools in Vermont

What High School Paths Does Vermont Provide?

Vermont has 114 high schools, a whopping 77% fewer than the average state. It should be noted, however, that when taking into account the state's population size, Vermont has nearly 60% more high schools per capita than the national average. This means that most areas of the state have plenty of options for students. The statewide average school rating is a B–, which is exactly on par with the rest of the nation.

Of all of Vermont's high schools, 48% are public. Those 55 schools have an average rating of B–, and 96% of them are traditional public schools. Of those 53 traditional schools, about 57% are considered above the national average in quality. There are no charter schools in Vermont, but two of the state's magnet schools earned above average ratings, with one of them earning an A–.

Vermont also has a great deal of private high schools, with 52 (roughly 46%) in total. Those schools have a median rating of A–, so it's no surprise that nearly half (48%) of them exceed the national average. Just 21% of the private schools are religiously affiliated, with 8 Christian schools leading the way. There are also 3 all-boys and 3 all-girls schools.

Finally, Vermont has a single online high school, making up just 1% of the total number of schools in the state.