Best Montpelier Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,035 students in Montpelier, VT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montpelier, VT are Montpelier High School and U-32 Middle & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montpelier, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Montpelier have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public high schools.
Montpelier, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montpelier High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Montpelier, VT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montpelier, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montpelier, VT include Montpelier High School and U-32 Middle & High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montpelier?
2 public high schools are located in Montpelier.
What is the racial composition of students in Montpelier?
Montpelier public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Montpelier are often viewed compared to one another?

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