South Burlington High School vs. Essex High School
Should you attend South Burlington High School or Essex High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Serving 815 students in grades 9-12, South Burlington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,230 students in grades 9-12, Essex High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
815 students
1,230 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
112 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 283 schools in VT (Top 50%)
#60 out of 283 schools in VT (Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
(Bottom 50% in VT)
39%
(Top 50% in VT)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
(Top 10% in VT)
62%
(Top 20% in VT)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
(Top 10% in VT)
53%
(Top 10% in VT)
Graduation Rate
95%
(Top 5% in VT)
90%
(Top 20% in VT)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
188
323
Grade 10 Students
188
306
Grade 11 Students
220
310
Grade 12 Students
219
291
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