Rutland City School District
School District · Rutland, Vermont
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Rutland City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rutland City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rutland Senior High School
Rutland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rutland Intermediate School
Rutland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rutland Middle School
Rutland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#50 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,430
+$7,508 vs Vermont median
District size
1,939 students
Larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Rutland City School District ranks #50 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Rutland City School District's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rutland Senior High School (6.2/10), Rutland Intermediate School (4.2/10), and Rutland Middle School (3.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rutland City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutland Senior High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Rutland Intermediate School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Rutland Middle School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rutland City School District
Rutland City School District is a Rutland, Vermont school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,939 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $30,430 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Rutland City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rutland Senior High School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rutland City School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rutland City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rutland City School District with test data.
Schools in Rutland City School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Rutland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,939
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147
- District spending per student
- $30,430NCES 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 Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rutland City School District?
The average composite rating for Rutland City School District is 4.6/10. 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 Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District's district-level spending was $30,430 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 Rutland City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rutland City School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rutland City School District?
Rutland Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Rutland City School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Rutland City School District?
Across schools in Rutland City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rutland City School District compare to other districts in Vermont?
Rutland City School District has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Vermont by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
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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