Very Good
#103 of 280 schools in VT
Top 36% in state
White River Valley High School
High School · White River Unified School District #79 · South Royalton, VT
A White River Unified School District #79 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
223 South Windsor Street, South Royalton, VT 05068
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at White River Valley High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where White River Valley 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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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
$81,607
Median home value
$239,900
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
White River Unified School District #79
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,612NCES 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.
White River Valley High School is listed in White River Unified School District #79; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White River Valley High School
White River Valley High School is a public high school in South Royalton, VT, part of White River Unified School District #79, serving approximately 205 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White River Valley High School
What grades does White River Valley High School serve?
White River Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend White River Valley High School?
White River Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Valley High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White River Valley High School rank in VT?
White River Valley High School ranks #103 of 280 schools in VT.
What is White River Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
White River Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 White River Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White River Valley High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is White River Valley High School a charter school?
No, White River Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White River Valley High School a Title I school?
No, White River Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River Valley High School?
63.9% of students at White River Valley 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
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (802) 763-7740
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 05068)
- 2,937
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 05068; 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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