For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,920 students in Washington County, VT. The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, VT are Montpelier High School, Harwood Union Middle/high School and U-32 Middle & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Washington County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harwood Union Middle/high School, with 85-89% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Harwood Union Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Gr: 7-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Northfield Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Cabot School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Common Road
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Spaulding Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Twinfield Union School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Vermont Career Center
Vocational School
155 Ayers Street Suite #2
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, VT include Montpelier High School, Harwood Union Middle/high School and U-32 Middle & High School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Vermont.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
8 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington 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).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Northfield Middle/high School vs. Twinfield Union School, Northfield Middle/high School vs. Montpelier High School, U-32 Middle & High School vs. Montpelier High School
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