For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,886 students in Orange County, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, VT are Newton School, Oxbow Union High School and Waits River Valley Union School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 10% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
243 Vt Route 132
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Waits River Valley Union School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Waits River Valley Road
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
First Branch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Grades: 5-8
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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
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 middle schools in Orange County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, VT include Newton School, Oxbow Union High School and Waits River Valley Union School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?
7 public middle schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 10% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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