Top Rankings
North Country Union Junior High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 240 students in North Country Union Junior High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in North Country Union Junior High School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
306 Schools
# Students
240 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Country Union Junior High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,758 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,154
$29,860
Spending / Student
$22,758
$29,121
Best North Country Union Junior High School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Country Union Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Junior High Drive
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-2276
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-2276
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Country Union Junior High School District?
North Country Union Junior High School District manages 1 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the rank of North Country Union Junior High School District?
North Country Union Junior High School District is ranked #58 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Country Union Junior High School District?
92% of North Country Union Junior High School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Country Union Junior High School District?
North Country Union Junior High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is North Country Union Junior High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,758 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
