Top Rankings
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,028 students in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
4,028 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 103 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Graduation Rate
94%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
88%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,759 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,696 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,759
$30,286
Spending / Student
$23,696
$29,536
Best Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Central School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Shelburne Community School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-3331
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hinesburg Community School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10888 Route 116
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Champlain Valley Union High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,251 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Williston Schools
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Gr: PK-8 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 manages 5 public schools serving 4,028 students.
What is the rank of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 is ranked #3 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?
88% of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,696 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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