| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Southwest Unified School District | Brookfield | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 859 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Oxbow Unified Union School District 91 | Bradford | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 688 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Paine Mountain School District | Graniteville | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,061 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Blue Mountain USD 21 | East Ryegate | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 411 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Orange County compares
Together they enroll 3,019 students across 14 schools. The largest is Paine Mountain School District with 1,061 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Vermont average of 5.9/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Orange County, Vermont
Orange County has 4 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Orange County is Orange Southwest Unified School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (VTCAP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Vermont. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Orange County, VT?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Orange County, VT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Orange County, VT?
Of the districts serving Orange County, Orange Southwest Unified School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among Vermont school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Vermont reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Vermont and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Vermont only, never across state lines.