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North Country Union Junior High School

57 Junior High Drive, Derby, VT 05829 · (802) 766-2276 · Orleans County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL234 STUDENTS
Enrollment
234
Middle
STATE 280
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
28 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
152 students
STATE 49%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
130
Grade 8
104
Student demographics
White
21793%
STATE 87%
Hispanic
83%
STATE 4%
Two+
83%
STATE 4%
Native American
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12754%
Female
10746%

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Test scores

VT Annual Snapshot 2024-25 . Academic Proficiency Score
English Language Arts
40.6%
VT avg 50.6%
Source: VT Annual Snapshot. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
234
+3 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
was 9.3:1
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North Country Union Junior High School

Located at 57 Junior High Drive, in Derby, Vermont, North Country Union Junior High School is a modestly sized intermediate school that enrolls 234 students (grades 7 through 8), overseen by North Country Union Junior High School District.

North Country Union Junior High School District is the operating authority for North Country Union Junior High School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Looking at the student body, North Country Union Junior High School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (93%). Beyond that, the school records 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

On the resource side, North Country Union Junior High School lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 8.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.5:1, putting North Country Union Junior High School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 65% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Orleans County) records that median household income runs about $70,103, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Orleans County runs 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,662 students), of which North Country Union Junior High School is one.

Newport City Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

North Country Union Junior High School operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at North Country Union Junior High School has changed only slightly, going from 231 students in 2018 to 234 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 9.3:1 in 2018 to 8.3:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the North Country Union Junior High School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Orleans County at a glance

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Population
27,606
Census ACS
Median income
$70,103
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
3,662 students

Quick facts

School name
North Country Union Junior High School
District
North Country Union Junior High School District
Address
57 Junior High Drive, Derby, VT 05829
Phone
(802) 766-2276
County
Orleans County
Level
Middle
Grade range
07–08
Total enrollment
234
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
152 (65%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
500957000470
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North Country Union Junior High School
What is the total enrollment at North Country Union Junior High School?
North Country Union Junior High School enrolls approximately 234 students in grades 07-08.
What age range does North Country Union Junior High School serve?
North Country Union Junior High School serves students from grade 07 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at North Country Union Junior High School?
Approximately 8.3:1 students per teacher at North Country Union Junior High School.
What is the student diversity at North Country Union Junior High School?
Student demographics at North Country Union Junior High School are roughly 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees North Country Union Junior High School?
North Country Union Junior High School is overseen by North Country Union Junior High School District in Orleans County.
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