| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate Valley Unified Union School District 62 | Benson | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1,268 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Quarry Valley Unified Union School District 70 | Poultney | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,111 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mill River Unified School District | Cuttingsville | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 800 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Otter Valley Unified Union School District 53 | Brandon | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1,246 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Ira School District | West Rutland | Not rated | 7 | — | PK–12 | 1 |
How Rutland County compares
Together they enroll 4,432 students across 19 schools. The largest is Slate Valley Unified Union School District 62 with 1,268 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Vermont average of 5.9/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10. 1 of the 5 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Rutland County, Vermont
Rutland County has 5 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rutland County is Slate Valley Unified Union School District 62 (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 Rutland County, VT?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Rutland 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 Rutland County, VT?
Of the districts serving Rutland County, Slate Valley Unified Union School District 62 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 72nd 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.