Top Rankings
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 337 students in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Vermont.
Public Middle School in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
111 Schools
# Students
825 Students
33,070 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
3,090 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 103 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.20
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
91%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,948 is higher 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 $30,966 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,948
$29,860
Spending / Student
$30,966
$29,121
Best Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.