Below Average
#242 of 280 schools in VT
Poultney High School
High School · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 · Poultney, VT
A Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
154 East Main Street, Poultney, VT 05764
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Poultney High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Poultney 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- County Safety: Low48/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,348
Median home value
$208,700
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lihigh SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Proctor Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 121 | Compare → |
| West Rutland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,024NCES 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.
Poultney High School is listed in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poultney High School
Poultney High School is a public high school in Poultney, VT, part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70, serving approximately 229 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poultney High School
What grades does Poultney High School serve?
Poultney High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Poultney High School?
Poultney High School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poultney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poultney High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poultney High School rank in VT?
Poultney High School ranks #242 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Poultney High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poultney High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Poultney High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poultney High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Poultney High School a charter school?
No, Poultney High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poultney High School a Title I school?
No, Poultney High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poultney High School?
54.6% of students at Poultney 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.0%
- Phone
- (802) 287-5861
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 05764)
- 3,094
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 05764; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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