For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 1,641 students in Orleans County, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orleans County, VT are Craftsbury Schools, Glover Community School and Lowell Graded School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Orleans County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orleans County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Craftsbury Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1422 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Grades: PK-12
| 198 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Glover Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School Street
Glover, VT 05839
(802) 525-6958
Glover, VT 05839
(802) 525-6958
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Lowell Graded School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Gelo Park Road
Lowell, VT 05847
(802) 744-6641
Lowell, VT 05847
(802) 744-6641
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Brownington Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Chase Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: #55.
North Country Union Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Junior High Drive
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-2276
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-2276
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Irasburg Village School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
292 Route 58 East
Irasburg, VT 05845
(802) 754-8810
Irasburg, VT 05845
(802) 754-8810
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 School Street
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Barton Graded School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
137 Church Street
Barton, VT 05822
(802) 525-3636
Barton, VT 05822
(802) 525-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Center School Road
West Charleston, VT 05872
(802) 895-2915
West Charleston, VT 05872
(802) 895-2915
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Rank: #1010.
Troy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Main Street
North Troy, VT 05859
(802) 988-2565
North Troy, VT 05859
(802) 988-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1111.
Coventry Village School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
348 Route 5
Coventry, VT 05825
(802) 754-6464
Coventry, VT 05825
(802) 754-6464
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #1212.
Albany Community School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Main Street
Albany, VT 05820
(802) 755-6168
Albany, VT 05820
(802) 755-6168
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
Orleans County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
158 Meade Hill
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2916
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2916
Grades: K-6
| 31 students
26 School Road
Derby Line, VT 05830
(802) 895-4455
Derby Line, VT 05830
(802) 895-4455
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Orleans Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 207
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Orleans Essex North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
338 Highland Avenue Suit
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orleans County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orleans County, VT include Craftsbury Schools, Glover Community School and Lowell Graded School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orleans County?
12 public middle schools are located in Orleans County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans County?
Orleans County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Orleans County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orleans County include: Charleston Elementary School vs. Troy School, Troy School vs. Charleston Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School vs. Albany Community School
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