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Best Rutland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,814 students in Rutland County, VT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT are Rutland Senior High School, Fair Haven Union Middle And High School and Mill River Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutland County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Rutland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Rutland County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fair Haven Union Middle And High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Rutland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Gr: 7-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mill River Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2321 Middle Road
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-1925
Gr: 7-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
West Rutland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
713 Main Street
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802) 438-2288
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Poultney High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Proctor Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Park Street
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Otter Valley Union High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2997 Franklin Street
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-6833
Gr: 7-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Technical Center
Vocational School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT include Rutland Senior High School, Fair Haven Union Middle And High School and Mill River Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutland County?
8 public high schools are located in Rutland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland County?
Rutland County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Rutland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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