Serving 396 students in grades 7-12, Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)'s student population of 396 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks within the top 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)'s ranking?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is ranked #138 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) often compared to?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)is often viewed alongside schools like Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)?
The graduation rate of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)?
396 students attend Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) offer ?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) part of?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is part of Fairfax School District.
School Reviews
1 4/1/2021
Good School except... No one does anything about bullying, it's very, very bad.
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