The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

Rutland County

Vermont · Public K-12

Rutland County, Vermont hosts 31 public K-12 schools and around 6,959 students, averaging roughly 224 per campus. Rutland City School District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 22 elementary, 1 middle, and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Rutland County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,959
-745 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
30
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
60,425
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
31
12 districts
Enrollment
6,959
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,616
Below Vermont avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.5%
Above Vermont avg
Elementary
22
3,986 students
Middle
1
249 students
High
7
2,399 students
Combined / other
1
325 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rutland City School District
1,911 students · 12 districts in Rutland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rutland 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
35.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
48
17.4% under 18

Test scores in Rutland County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 26 schools ranked. Vermont state average: 50.6%.

See all 26 schools in Rutland County ranked by score →

All schools (31)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rutland Senior High SchoolRutlandHigh09-12721·
Rutland Intermediate SchoolRutlandElementary03-06504·
Fair Haven Union Middle and High SchoolFair HavenHigh07-12499·
Otter Valley Union High SchoolBrandonHigh07-12487·
Neshobe SchoolBrandonElementaryPK-06387·
Rutland Town Elementary SchoolRutland TownElementaryPK-08379·
Mill River Union High SchoolNorth ClarendonHigh07-12368·
West Rutland SchoolWest RutlandCombinedPK-12325·
Poultney Elementary SchoolPoultneyElementaryPK-06267·
Rutland Middle SchoolRutlandMiddle07-08249·
Fair Haven Grade SchoolFair HavenElementaryPK-06248·
Northeast Primary SchoolRutlandElementaryPK-02237·
Castleton Elementary SchoolCastletonElementaryPK-06216·
Poultney High SchoolPoultneyHigh07-12208·
Northwest Primary SchoolRutlandElementaryPK-02200·
Lothrop SchoolPittsfordElementaryPK-06192·
Barstow Memorial SchoolChittendenElementaryPK-08168·
Clarendon Elementary SchoolNorth ClarendonElementaryPK-06152·
Proctor Elementary SchoolProctorElementaryPK-06134·
Mettawee Community SchoolWest PawletElementaryPK-06124·
Wallingford Village SchoolWallingfordElementaryPK-06122·
Proctor Junior/Senior High SchoolProctorHigh07-12116·
Killington Elementary SchoolKillingtonElementaryPK-06112·
Mt. Holly SchoolMount HollyElementaryPK-06103·
Benson Village SchoolBensonElementaryPK-0697·
Wells Village SchoolWellsElementaryPK-0680·
Shrewsbury Mountain SchoolCuttingsvilleElementaryPK-0672·
Currier Memorial Union SchoolDanbyElementaryPK-0570·
Tinmouth Elementary SchoolTinmouthElementaryPK-0668·
Middletown Springs Elementary SchoolMiddletown SpringsElementaryPK-0654·
Stafford Technical CenterRutlandHigh09-120·

Cities in Rutland County

Rutland6 schoolsBrandon2 schoolsFair Haven2 schoolsNorth Clarendon2 schoolsPoultney2 schoolsProctor2 schoolsBenson1 schoolCastleton1 schoolChittenden1 schoolCuttingsville1 schoolDanby1 schoolKillington1 schoolMiddletown Springs1 schoolMount Holly1 schoolPittsford1 schoolRutland Town1 schoolTinmouth1 schoolWallingford1 schoolWells1 schoolWest Pawlet1 schoolWest Rutland1 school

About Rutland County

Rutland County is a medium-population county of about 60,425 residents in Vermont. Its public-school system educates approximately 6,959 students across 31 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,616, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 12% below the Vermont median.

For a sense of the school types, Rutland County covers 22 elementary schools (3,986 students), 1 middle school (249), 7 high schools (2,399), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Rutland County is Rutland City School District, which alone enrolls about 1,911 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 10%: 7,704 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,959 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 93% to 90%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rutland County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Rutland County?
There are 31 public K-12 schools in Rutland County, Vermont, with a combined enrollment of about 6,959.
How many high schools are in Rutland County?
Rutland County, Vermont has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 2,399 students.
How many middle schools are in Rutland County?
Rutland County, Vermont has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 249 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rutland County?
Rutland County, Vermont has 22 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,986 students.
What is the largest school district in Rutland County?
Rutland City School District is the largest school district in Rutland County, serving approximately 1,911 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
How many people live in Rutland County?
Rutland County has roughly 60,425 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Rutland County?
Median household income in Rutland County is $68,616, below the Vermont average of $78,344. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rutland County?
Approximately 35.3% of adults 25 and older in Rutland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rutland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.5% of students in Rutland 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 Rutland County schools?
Across Rutland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.

Rutland County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data