For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,668 students in Franklin County, VT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, VT are Enosburg Falls Middle/high School, Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) and Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Franklin County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enosburg Falls Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Gr: 7-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Richford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Corliss Heights
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Gr: 9-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Hollow Career Center
Vocational School
184 Missisquoi Street
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-4003
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-4003
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Technical Center
Vocational School
71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6517
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6517
Gr: 9-12
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Central S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28 Catherine St
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Franklin Northwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21 Church Street
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-2441
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-2441
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Franklin S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 130
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
100 Thunder Bird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Gr: 7-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, VT include Enosburg Falls Middle/high School, Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) and Missisquoi Valley Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
7 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Enosburg Falls Middle/high School vs. Richford Junior/senior High School, Richford Junior/senior High School vs. Enosburg Falls Middle/high School, Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) vs. Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
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