Serving 550 students in grades 7-12, Harwood Union Middle/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 24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than 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 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harwood Union Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Harwood Union Middle/high School's student population of 550 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harwood Union Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harwood Union Middle/high School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harwood Union Middle/high School's ranking?
Harwood Union Middle/high School is ranked #152 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Harwood Union Middle/high School often compared to?
Harwood Union Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montpelier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harwood Union Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Harwood Union Middle/high School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Harwood Union Middle/high School?
550 students attend Harwood Union Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Harwood Union Middle/high School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harwood Union Middle/high School?
Harwood Union Middle/high School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harwood Union Middle/high School offer ?
Harwood Union Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harwood Union Middle/high School part of?
Harwood Union Middle/high School is part of Harwood Unified Union School District #60.
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