📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (VTCAP 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Washington County, VT
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District | Montpelier | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Harwood Unified School District | Waitsfield | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | Washington Central Unified Union School District 92 | Montpelier | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #4 | Twinfield USD 33 | Plainfield | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #5 | Barre Unified Union School District 97 | Barre | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #6 | Cabot School District | Cabot | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
Best School Districts in Washington County, Vermont (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Washington County, Vermont that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using VTCAP 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Vermont, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Washington County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Washington County, Vermont? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Washington County, Vermont, the highest-rated is Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District (Montpelier), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of Vermont districts on VTCAP 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (VTCAP 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Vermont and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.