For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,100 students in Bennington County, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in Bennington County, VT are Arlington Memorial and Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Bennington County, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington Memorial, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bennington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Technical
Vocational School
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Bennington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bennington - Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Grades: PK
| 98 students
55 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
10 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Bennington County, VT include Arlington Memorial and Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bennington County?
3 public high schools are located in Bennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County?
Bennington County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bennington County include: Southwest Technical vs. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, Arlington Memorial vs. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School vs. Arlington Memorial
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