For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 158 students in Essex County, VT.
The top-ranked public high school in Essex County, VT is Canaan Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public high schools.
Essex County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canaan Schools, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Essex County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canaan Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Canaan High School Cte Program
Vocational School
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Essex County, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Essex County, VT include Canaan Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Essex County?
2 public high schools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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