For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,346 students in Chittenden County, VT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT are Champlain Valley Union High School, South Burlington High School and Mt. Mansfield Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chittenden County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Chittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public high schools.
Chittenden County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Champlain Valley Union High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public high school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chittenden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain Valley Union High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
South Burlington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Browns Trace Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Essex High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Colchester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Burlington High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Milton Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Winooski High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Center For Technology - Essex
Vocational School
2 Educational Drive Suite 200
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chittenden County, VT include Champlain Valley Union High School, South Burlington High School and Mt. Mansfield Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chittenden County?
10 public high schools are located in Chittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public high schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chittenden County include: Winooski High School vs. Burlington High School, The Center For Technology - Essex vs. Burlington Technical Center, Champlain Valley Union High School vs. Essex High School
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