Below Average
#225 of 280 schools in VT
North Country Union High School
High School · North Country Union High School District · Newport, VT
A high school in Newport, VT where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 Veterans Avenue, Newport, VT 05855
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Country Union High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Country Union High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,674/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,611
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Country Union High School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
North Country Union High School is listed in North Country Union High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Country Union High School
North Country Union High School is a public high school in Newport, VT, part of North Country Union High School District, serving approximately 692 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Country Union High School
What grades does North Country Union High School serve?
North Country Union High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Country Union High School?
North Country Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Country Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Country Union High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Country Union High School rank in VT?
North Country Union High School ranks #225 of 280 schools in VT.
What is North Country Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Country Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Country Union High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Country Union High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Country Union High School a charter school?
No, North Country Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Country Union High School a Title I school?
No, North Country Union High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Country Union High School?
63.3% of students at North Country Union High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orleans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (802) 334-7921
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 05855)
- 7,576
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05855; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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