For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,814 students in Rutland County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT are Fair Haven Union Middle And High School, Rutland Senior High School and West Rutland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutland County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Rutland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Rutland County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fair Haven Union Middle And High School, with 80-84% 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), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rutland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Grades: 7-12
| 508 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
West Rutland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 Main Street
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802) 438-2288
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802) 438-2288
Grades: PK-12
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Mill River Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2321 Middle Road
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-1925
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-1925
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
Poultney High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Proctor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Park Street
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-3353
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-3353
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Otter Valley Union High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2997 Franklin Street
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-6833
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-6833
Grades: 7-12
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Technical Center
Vocational School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rutland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
263 Elementary School Road
Castleton, VT 05735
(802) 468-5624
Castleton, VT 05735
(802) 468-5624
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
234 North Main Street
Danby, VT 05739
(802) 293-5191
Danby, VT 05739
(802) 293-5191
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
68 Schoolhouse Road
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-8825
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-8825
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
5788 Vt Route 153
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Rutland Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
257 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Rutland City S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6 Church Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
49 Court Drive
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-5757
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-5757
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Rutland South S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 6
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-3264
North Clarendon, VT 05759
(802) 775-3264
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Rutland Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
168 York Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5286
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5286
Grades: PK
| 32 students
31 Schoolhouse Road
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 623-7771
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 623-7771
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Rutland County, VT include Fair Haven Union Middle And High School, Rutland Senior High School and West Rutland School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutland County?
8 public high schools are located in Rutland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland County?
Rutland County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Rutland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rutland County include: Mill River Union High School vs. Otter Valley Union High School, Otter Valley Union High School vs. Mill River Union High School, West Rutland School vs. Poultney High School
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