For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,475 students in Chittenden County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT are Mt. Mansfield Union High School, Champlain Valley Union High School and Essex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chittenden County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Chittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public high schools.
Chittenden 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 Mt. Mansfield Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chittenden County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Browns Trace Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Champlain Valley Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #33.
Essex High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #44.
Colchester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #55.
South Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #66.
Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #77.
Milton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Winooski High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Center For Technology - Essex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2 Educational Drive Suite 200
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Chittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Chittenden Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7 Meadow Ter
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Chittenden East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 282
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Chittenden South Super Unio (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
363 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-3885
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-3885
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Colchester S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 27
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 658-4047
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 658-4047
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Essential Early Education C Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Grades: PK
| 45 students
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,216 students
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
South Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
550 Dorset St
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4680
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26 Woodside Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4990
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4990
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT include Mt. Mansfield Union High School, Champlain Valley Union High School and Essex High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chittenden County?
10 public high schools are located in Chittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chittenden County include: Winooski High School vs. Burlington High School, The Center For Technology - Essex vs. Burlington Technical Center, Champlain Valley Union High School vs. Essex High School
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