For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,349 students in Bennington County, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT are Dorset Elementary School, Manchester Elementary/middle School and Arlington Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Bennington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Stamford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Bennington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bennington - Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Grades: PK
| 98 students
55 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
10 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT include Dorset Elementary School, Manchester Elementary/middle School and Arlington Memorial.
How many public middle schools are located in Bennington County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County?
Bennington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bennington County include: Dorset Elementary School vs. Manchester Elementary/middle School
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