Top Rankings
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,286 students in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
9 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
2,286 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 72% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 103 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Graduation Rate
72%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
81%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,650 in this school district is less 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 $22,940 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,650
$29,860
Spending / Student
$22,940
$29,121
Best Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dummerston Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Schoolhouse Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Brattleboro Area Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Sunny Acres
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Putney Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
182 Westminster Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5521
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5521
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Guilford Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
374 School Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
Academy School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Brattleboro Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #77.
Green Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
164 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Moreland Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3740
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3740
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Windham Regional Career Center
Vocational School
80 Atwood Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3586
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3586
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 manages 9 public schools serving 2,286 students.
What is the rank of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 is ranked #38 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
81% of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,940 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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