Top Rankings
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,297 students in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
1,297 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 103 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Graduation Rate
77%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,827 is higher than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,759 is higher than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,827
$30,286
Spending / Student
$32,759
$29,536
Best Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rumney Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
433 Shady Rill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Gr: 1-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Calais Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 Lightening Ridge Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
East Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
665 Vincent Flats Road
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-7936
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-7936
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Doty Memorial School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Calais Road
Worcester, VT 05682
(802) 223-5656
Worcester, VT 05682
(802) 223-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Paine Turnpike North
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 manages 6 public schools serving 1,297 students.
What is the rank of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 is ranked #14 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%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
91% of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Washington Central Unified Union School District #92's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,759 is higher than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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