Top Rankings
South Hero School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 158 students in South Hero School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in South Hero School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
306 Schools
# Students
158 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
South Hero School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.23
# American Indian Students
1 Student
202 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
2,114 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
140 Students
68,754 Students
% White Students
88%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
3,304 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
8,002
# Students in K Grade:
16
5,145
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
5,342
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
5,706
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
5,327
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
5,812
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
5,556
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
5,670
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
5,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
5,596
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
5,400
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
5,537
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
5,331
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
4,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,728 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,089 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,728
$29,860
Spending / Student
$27,089
$29,121
Best South Hero School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folsom Education & Community Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 South Street
South Hero, VT 05486
(802) 372-6600
South Hero, VT 05486
(802) 372-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Hero School District?
South Hero School District manages 1 public schools serving 158 students.
What is the rank of South Hero School District?
South Hero School District is ranked #19 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Hero School District?
88% of South Hero School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Hero School District?
South Hero School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is South Hero School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,089 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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