For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,298 students in Addison County, VT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Addison County, VT are Middlebury Union High School, Vergennes Union High School and Mt. Abraham Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Addison County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Addison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Addison County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Abraham Union High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Addison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlebury Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Vergennes Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Abraham Union High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Airport Drive
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Gr: 7-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center
Vocational School
51 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Addison County, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Addison County, VT include Middlebury Union High School, Vergennes Union High School and Mt. Abraham Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Addison County?
4 public high schools are located in Addison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Addison County?
Addison County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Addison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Addison County include: Vergennes Union High School vs. Middlebury Union High School, Vergennes Union High School vs. Mt. Abraham Union High School
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