Springfield High School vs. South Burlington High School
Should you attend Springfield High School or South Burlington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South Burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades 9-12, Springfield 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 838 students in grades 9-12, South Burlington High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
325 students
838 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 283 schools in VT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#106 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
111
187
Grade 10 Students
75
214
Grade 11 Students
77
236
Grade 12 Students
62
201
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
88%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%