For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,403 students in Orange County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, VT are Oxbow Union High School, Randolph Union High School and Blue Mountain Union School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Orange County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Vermont average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Mountain Union School, with ≥90% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxbow Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Grades: 7-12
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain Union School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Williamstown Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
17 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9595
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9595
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
Orange East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Orange Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 250
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Grades: PK
| 16 students
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orange County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, VT include Oxbow Union High School, Randolph Union High School and Blue Mountain Union School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
6 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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