For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in Poultney, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 19 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Poultney, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Poultney, VT are Poultney Elementary School and Poultney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poultney, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Poultney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Poultney, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poultney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 School Circle
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Poultney High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Grades: 7-12
| 234 students
Poultney, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rutland Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
168 York Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5286
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5286
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Poultney, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Poultney, VT include Poultney Elementary School and Poultney High School.
How many public schools are located in Poultney?
2 public schools are located in Poultney.
What percentage of students in Poultney go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Poultney are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poultney?
Poultney public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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