Fairfax School District
School District · Fairfax, Vermont
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Fairfax School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairfax School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax)
Fairfax · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)
Fairfax · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#47 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,595
$10,327 vs Vermont median
District size
1,012 students
Typical than Vermont median
Top-Rated Schools in Fairfax School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax) | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairfax School District
Fairfax School District is a Fairfax, Vermont school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,012 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $12,595 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Fairfax School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax), which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfax School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairfax School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfax School District with test data.
Schools in Fairfax School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Fairfax
- Total Enrollment
- 1,012
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $12,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairfax School District?
The average composite rating for Fairfax School District is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District's district-level spending was $12,595 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfax School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfax School District is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairfax School District?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax) is the highest-rated school in Fairfax School District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfax School District?
Across schools in Fairfax School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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