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Best Franklin County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,910 students in Franklin County, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, VT are Montgomery Elementary School, Enosburg Falls Middle/high School and Georgia Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
249 School Drive
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Enosburg Falls Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Georgia Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4416 Ethan Allen Highway
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Gr: 7-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
St. Albans Town Educational Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
169 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Park Street
Fairfield, VT 05455
(802) 827-6639
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
(802) 933-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
St. Albans City Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Bellows Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Richford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Corliss Heights
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Gr: 6-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Bakersfield School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
82 Academy Drive
Bakersfield, VT 05441
(802) 827-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, VT include Montgomery Elementary School, Enosburg Falls Middle/high School and Georgia Elementary & Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
12 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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