White River Unified School District #79

The White River Unified School District #79 in Vermont is home to four schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Overall, the district performs well, with several standout schools and a consistent ranking among the top half of Vermont schools.

Bethel Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking 19th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. In contrast, South Royalton Elementary School ranks 40th in the state, but still manages to exceed the state average in English Language Arts. The district's racial diversity is limited, with a predominantly white student population across all schools.

Spending per student varies significantly, with Bethel Elementary School spending $19,497 per student, the highest in the district, compared to White River Valley High School, which spends only $10,788 per student. Despite these disparities, the White River Unified School District #79 as a whole is ranked 14th out of 51 districts in Vermont and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a generally strong performance across the district.