For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,349 students in Bennington County, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT are Dorset Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Manchester Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Bennington County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Stamford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Bennington County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bennington - Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
55 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bennington County, VT include Dorset Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Manchester Elementary/middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bennington County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County?
Bennington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bennington County include: Dorset Elementary School vs. Manchester Elementary/middle School
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