For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 169 students in Essex County, VT.
The top ranked public high school in Essex County, VT is Canaan Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public high schools.
Essex County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the Vermont average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canaan Schools, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Essex County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canaan Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canaan High School Cte Program
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Essex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Essex North S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Essex County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Essex County, VT include Canaan Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Essex County?
2 public high schools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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