Best Public High Schools in Essex County (2025-26)

Best Essex County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 158 students in Essex County, VT.

The top ranked public high school in Essex County, VT is Canaan Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Essex County, VT public high schools have an score of 47% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public high schools.

Essex County, VT public high school have a of 70%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Canaan Schools, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Essex County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Canaan Schools

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Top 50%

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99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910

Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Canaan High School Cte Program

Vocational School

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99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910

Gr: 9-12

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School

Location

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East Haven River School (Closed 2013)

64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029

Gr: K-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Essex North S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330

Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Granby Central School (Closed 2007)

P.o. Box 8
Granby, VT 05840
(802) 328-4891

Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Guildhall Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955

Gr: K-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Lunenburg & Gilman Schools (Closed 2024)

2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969

Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Lunenburg Schools (Closed 2023)

2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969

Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Norton Village School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 80
Norton, VT 05907
(802) 822-5541

Gr: K-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Essex County, VT?

The top ranked public high schools in Essex County, VT include Canaan Schools.

How many public high schools are located in Essex County?

2 public high schools are located in Essex County.

What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?

Essex County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).