For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,063 students in Montpelier, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Montpelier, VT are Montpelier 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.
Montpelier, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Montpelier have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public high schools.
Montpelier, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is U-32 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montpelier, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Grades: 7-12
| 692 students
Montpelier, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montpelier S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
58 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Grades: PK
| 29 students
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Grades: 7-12
| 726 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montpelier, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Montpelier, VT include Montpelier High School and U-32 Middle & High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montpelier?
2 public high schools are located in Montpelier.
What is the racial composition of students in Montpelier?
Montpelier public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Montpelier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montpelier include: U-32 Middle & High School vs. Montpelier High School, Montpelier High School vs. U-32 Middle & High School
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