Middlebury Union High School is an Addison Central Unified School District public high school in Middlebury, Vermont. Located at 73 Charles Avenue, it had 537 students in grades 9–12 for the 2019–2020 school year. The school's mascot is the tiger, and its colors are black and orange.
Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Middlebury Union High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middlebury Union High School's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Middlebury Union High School ranks within the top 30% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlebury Union High School is 0.13, 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
#79 out of 280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Middlebury Union High School's ranking?
Middlebury Union High School is ranked #79 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Middlebury Union High School often compared to?
Middlebury Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otter Valley Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middlebury Union High School?
The graduation rate of Middlebury Union High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Middlebury Union High School?
486 students attend Middlebury Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Middlebury Union High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlebury Union High School?
Middlebury Union High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middlebury Union High School offer ?
Middlebury Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middlebury Union High School part of?
Middlebury Union High School is part of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55.
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