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Essex County

Vermont · Public K-12

Essex County operates 5 public K-12 schools across Vermont, with a combined student body of roughly 519 and a county population near 5,982. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Essex County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
519
-39 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
519
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,294
Below Vermont avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.7%
Above Vermont avg
Elementary
3
335 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
184 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64
208 students · 3 districts in Essex County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Essex County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
52
16.7% under 18

Test scores in Essex County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Vermont state average: 50.6%.

See all 3 schools in Essex County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Canaan SchoolsCanaanCombinedPK-12184·
Concord Graded/Middle SchoolConcordElementaryPK-08144·
Brighton Elementary SchoolIsland PondElementaryPK-08127·
Lunenburg & Gilman SchoolsGilmanElementaryPK-0564·
Canaan High School CTE ProgramCanaanHigh09-120·

Cities in Essex County

Canaan2 schoolsConcord1 schoolGilman1 schoolIsland Pond1 school

About Essex County

Essex County is a low-population Vermont county of about 5,982 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 519 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,294 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 24% lower than the Vermont median.

For a sense of the school types, Essex County is made up of 3 elementary schools (335 students), 1 high school (0), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Essex County is Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64, which alone enrolls about 208 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 519 students, fell 7% from the 558 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Essex County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Essex County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Essex County, Vermont, with a combined enrollment of about 519.
How many high schools are in Essex County?
Essex County, Vermont has 1 public high school.
How many elementary schools are in Essex County?
Essex County, Vermont has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 335 students.
What is the largest school district in Essex County?
Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64 is the largest school district in Essex County, serving approximately 208 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Essex County?
Essex County has roughly 5,982 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Essex County?
Median household income in Essex County is $59,294, below the Vermont average of $78,344. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Essex County?
Approximately 21.5% of adults 25 and older in Essex County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Essex County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.7% of students in Essex County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Vermont county average of 51.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Essex County schools?
Across Essex County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Essex County?
Essex County residents are approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data