For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,241 students in Washington County, VT. The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, VT are Main Street Middle School, Crossett Brook Middle School and Harwood Union Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Crossett Brook Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Harwood Union Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Gr: 7-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Northfield Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Websterville Road
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cabot School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Common Road
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Twinfield Union School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Orange Center School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
357 U.s. Route 302
East Barre, VT 05649
(802) 476-3278
East Barre, VT 05649
(802) 476-3278
Gr: 5-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Barre City Elementary/middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, VT include Main Street Middle School, Crossett Brook Middle School and Harwood Union Middle/high School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Vermont.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
10 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: Barre City Elementary/middle School vs. Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School vs. Barre City Elementary/middle School, Northfield Middle/high School vs. Twinfield Union School
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