Top Rankings
Halifax School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 66 students in Halifax 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 Halifax School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
303 Schools
# Students
66 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Halifax 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 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 103 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue (17-18)
$1 MM
$4 MM
Spending (17-18)
$2 MM
$4 MM
Revenue / Student (17-18)
$21,903
$19,447
Spending / Student (17-18)
$24,581
$20,276
Best Halifax School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax West School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
246 Branch Road
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halifax School District?
Halifax School District manages 1 public schools serving 66 students.
What is the rank of Halifax School District?
Halifax School District is ranked #12 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax School District?
92% of Halifax School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax School District?
Halifax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
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