Public high schools in Vermont achieve an average science proficiency of 37% (2025).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Vermont is Champlain Valley Union High School with 59%.
Science Proficiency Range: 32%
59%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 41%
Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Vermont (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Champlain Valley Union High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 9-12
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Rank: #22.
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
211 Browns Trace Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Craftsbury Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-12
1422 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
White River Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 9-12
223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
Rank: #55.
Essex High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 9-12
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Lake Region Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
South Burlington High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Colchester High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 9-12
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 9-12
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Middlebury Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 9-12
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Spaulding Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 9-12
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Twinfield Union School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: PK-12
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Woodstock Union Middle/high School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 7-12
100 Amsden Way
Woodstock, VT 05091
(802) 457-1317
Woodstock, VT 05091
(802) 457-1317
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Brattleboro Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Enosburg Falls Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 6-12
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Milton Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Northfield Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 6-12
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Peoples Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
202 Copley Avenue
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4600
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4600
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Richford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 6-12
1 Corliss Heights
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Vergennes Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Rank: #2424.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 37%
Grades: 9-12
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Rank: #2525.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 36%
Grades: 7-12
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: 6-12
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Bellows Falls Union High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: 9-12
406 High School Road
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 463-3944
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 463-3944
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Canaan Schools
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-12
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Springfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: 9-12
303 South Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-7900
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-7900
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 7-12
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Harwood Union Middle/high School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 7-12
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Hazen Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 7-12
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Mt. Abraham Union High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 7-12
220 Airport Drive
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Oxbow Union High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 7-12
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Williamstown Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 6-12
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vermont average public high schools science proficiency?
The Vermont average public high schools science proficiency is 37%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in Vermont?
The best top ranked public high schools in Vermont include Champlain Valley Union High School, Mt. Mansfield Union High School and Craftsbury Schools.
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