📊 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 8 Rated Districts in Windsor County, VT
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Norwich School District | Norwich | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Mountain Views Unified Union School District | Woodstock | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #3 | Hartford School District | White River Junction | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #4 | White River Unified School District | Royalton | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #5 | Green Mountain Unified School District | Ludlow | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #6 | Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District | Royalton | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #7 | Mount Ascutney School District 86 | Windsor | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #8 | Springfield School District | Springfield | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Windsor County, Vermont (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor County, Vermont? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Windsor County, Vermont, the highest-rated is Norwich School District (Norwich), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th 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.