For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 680 students in North Country Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in North Country Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
2 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
680 Students
79,782 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North Country Union High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Graduation Rate
72%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.23
# American Indian Students
3 Students
200 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
2,525 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
2,082 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
640 Students
70,170 Students
% White Students
94%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
79 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
3,095 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,876
# Students in K Grade:
-
5,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
5,756
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
5,390
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
5,802
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
5,599
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
5,714
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
5,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
5,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
5,547
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
5,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
5,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
5,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
4,981
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,665 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,063
$29,434
Spending / Student
$26,665
$28,705
Best North Country Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Country Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Country Union High School District?
North Country Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 680 students.
What is the rank of North Country Union High School District?
North Country Union High School District is ranked #76 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Country Union High School District?
94% of North Country Union High School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Country Union High School District?
North Country Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is North Country Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,665 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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