For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,346 students in Chittenden County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT are Champlain Valley Union High School, South Burlington High School and Mt. Mansfield Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chittenden County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Chittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public high schools.
Chittenden County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Champlain Valley Union High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Chittenden County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain Valley Union High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
South Burlington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Browns Trace Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Essex High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Colchester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Burlington High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Milton Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Winooski High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Center For Technology - Essex
Vocational School
2 Educational Drive Suite 200
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Gr: 9-12
Chittenden County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Chittenden Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7 Meadow Ter
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Chittenden East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 282
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Chittenden South Super Unio (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
363 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-3885
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-3885
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Colchester S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 27
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 658-4047
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 658-4047
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Essential Early Education C Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
South Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
550 Dorset St
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 103:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26 Woodside Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4990
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4990
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT include Champlain Valley Union High School, South Burlington High School and Mt. Mansfield Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chittenden County?
10 public high schools are located in Chittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chittenden County include: Winooski High School vs. Burlington High School, The Center For Technology - Essex vs. Burlington Technical Center, Burlington Technical Center vs. The Center For Technology - Essex
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