For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,349 students in Bennington County, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT are Dorset Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Manchester Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bennington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Stamford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT include Dorset Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Manchester Elementary/middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bennington County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County?
Bennington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bennington County include: Dorset Elementary School vs. Manchester Elementary/middle School
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