Public high schools in Vermont achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 43% (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Vermont is Champlain Valley Union High School with 69%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 37%
69%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 49%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Vermont (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Champlain Valley Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 9-12
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Rank: #22.
Stowe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 9-12
413 Barrows Road
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7229
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7229
Rank: #33.
South Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Montpelier High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
211 Browns Trace Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Rank: #66.
Essex High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 9-12
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colchester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Craftsbury Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-12
1422 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Rank: #99.
Woodstock Union Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 7-12
100 Amsden Way
Woodstock, VT 05091
(802) 457-1317
Woodstock, VT 05091
(802) 457-1317
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Lake Region Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Middlebury Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Milton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Peoples Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
202 Copley Avenue
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4600
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4600
Rank: #1414.
Harwood Union Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 52%
Grades: 7-12
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Rank: #1515.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 49%
Grades: 9-12
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 9-12
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Northfield Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 6-12
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Oxbow Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 7-12
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Randolph Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 7-12
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Rank: #2020.
U-32 Middle & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 46%
Grades: 7-12
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Bellows Falls Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 9-12
406 High School Road
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 463-3944
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 463-3944
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
White River Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 9-12
223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Arlington Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 6-12
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 7-12
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Brattleboro Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 9-12
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Canaan Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: PK-12
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Enosburg Falls Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 6-12
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 7-12
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Green Mountain Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 7-12
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Mill River Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 7-12
2321 Middle Road
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-1925
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-1925
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Rutland Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 9-12
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Twin Valley Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 6-12
4299 Vt Route 100
Whitingham, VT 05361
(802) 368-2880
Whitingham, VT 05361
(802) 368-2880
Rank: #23 - 3323. - 33.
Vergennes Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 7-12
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Rank: #3434.
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40%
Grades: 7-12
175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Rank: #35 - 4135. - 41.
Blue Mountain Union School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: PK-12
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best top ranked public high schools in Vermont include Champlain Valley Union High School, Stowe High School and South Burlington High School.
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