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Top Vermont Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Vermont Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 38% of public high school students in Vermont are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Vermont is Winooski High School, with 74% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 39% 74% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Vermont (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Winooski High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 9-12
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain Union School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Rank: #33.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: 9-12
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oxbow Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 7-12
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Richford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 6-12
1 Corliss Heights
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Rank: #66.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: 9-12
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Hazen Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 7-12
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
St. Johnsbury School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: PK-12
257 Western Avenue
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Springfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 9-12
303 South Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-7900
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
White River Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 9-12
223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Bellows Falls Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 9-12
406 High School Road
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 463-3944
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Brattleboro Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 9-12
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
North Country Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 9-12
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Twinfield Union School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: PK-12
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Cabot School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-12
25 Common Road
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Green Mountain Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: 7-12
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Poultney High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: 7-12
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
West Rutland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-12
713 Main Street
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802) 438-2288
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Williamstown Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: 6-12
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Enosburg Falls Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: 6-12
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: 6-12
2042 Vt Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7355
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Burlington High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 9-12
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Lake Region Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 9-12
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Lamoille Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 9-12
736 Vt Route 15 West
Hyde Park, VT 05655
(802) 851-1200
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Proctor Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 7-12
4 Park Street
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-3353
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 6-12
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 7-12
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Rank: #2828.
Hartford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: 9-12
37 Highland Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8610
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Canaan Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: PK-12
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mill River Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: 7-12
2321 Middle Road
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-1925
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Craftsbury Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: PK-12
1422 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Danville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: PK-12
143 Peacham Road
Danville, VT 05828
(802) 684-3651
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Northfield Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: 6-12
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 7-12
175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Spaulding Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 9-12
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vermont average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Vermont average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 38%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Vermont?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Vermont include Winooski High School, Blue Mountain Union School and Rutland Senior High School.

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