For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 615 students in Barre, VT.
The top ranked public high school in Barre, VT is Spaulding Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barre, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Barre have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Barre, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Vermont average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spaulding Union High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barre, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spaulding Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Vermont Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
155 Ayers Street Suite #2
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Barre, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Washington Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2446 Airport Road-berlin
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barre, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Barre, VT include Spaulding Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barre?
2 public high schools are located in Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Barre?
Barre public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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