For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,238 students in Orleans County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Orleans County, VT are Craftsbury Schools, Lake Region Union High School and North Country Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Orleans County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Orleans County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Region Union High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Orleans County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craftsbury Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1422 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-2541
Grades: PK-12
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Region Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
North Country Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Career Center
Vocational School
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Orleans County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
158 Meade Hill
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2916
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2916
Grades: K-6
| 31 students
26 School Road
Derby Line, VT 05830
(802) 895-4455
Derby Line, VT 05830
(802) 895-4455
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Orleans Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 207
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Orleans Essex North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
338 Highland Avenue Suit
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orleans County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Orleans County, VT include Craftsbury Schools, Lake Region Union High School and North Country Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orleans County?
4 public high schools are located in Orleans County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans County?
Orleans County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Orleans County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Orleans County include: Lake Region Union High School vs. North Country Union High School, North Country Union High School vs. Lake Region Union High School
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