For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,538 students in Addison County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Addison County, VT are Middlebury Union High School, Vergennes Union High School and Mt. Abraham Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Addison County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Addison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Addison County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Vermont average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vergennes Union High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Addison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlebury Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Vergennes Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Abraham Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Airport Drive
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Grades: 7-12
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
51 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Addison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Addison Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1274
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1274
Grades: PK
| 29 students
121 Vt Route 17 West
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 759-2131
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 759-2131
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Addison Northwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
15 North Main Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3332
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3332
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Addison S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 Airport Dr
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-3657
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-3657
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Route 100
Hancock, VT 05748
(802) 767-3958
Hancock, VT 05748
(802) 767-3958
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
220 Airport Drive
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Grades: 7-12
| 656 students
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Grades: 7-12
| 457 students
4157 Vt Rte. 100
Granville, VT 05747
(802) 763-3958
Granville, VT 05747
(802) 763-3958
Grades: PK-6
| 33 students
87 South Main Street
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
87 South Main Street
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Addison County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Addison County, VT include Middlebury Union High School, Vergennes Union High School and Mt. Abraham Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Addison County?
4 public high schools are located in Addison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Addison County?
Addison County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Addison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Addison County include: Vergennes Union High School vs. Mt. Abraham Union High School, Vergennes Union High School vs. Middlebury Union High School
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