Best Derby Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 234 students in Derby, VT.
The top-ranked public school in Derby, VT is North Country Union Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derby, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Derby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Derby, VT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Country Union Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Junior High Drive
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-2276
Gr: 7-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Derby, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Derby, VT include North Country Union Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Derby?
1 public schools are located in Derby.
What is the racial composition of students in Derby?
Derby public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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