Top Rankings
South Hero 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 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 164 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 52% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
303 Schools
# Students
164 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 103 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
90%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,713 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,098 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,713
$30,286
Spending / Student
$26,098
$29,536
Best South Hero School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folsom Education & Community Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 South Street
South Hero, VT 05486
(802) 372-6600
South Hero, VT 05486
(802) 372-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Hero School District?
South Hero School District manages 1 public schools serving 164 students.
What is the rank of South Hero School District?
South Hero School District is ranked #17 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%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Hero School District?
90% of South Hero School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Hero School District?
South Hero School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is South Hero School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,098 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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