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Barre Unified Union School District #97

Vermont · Public School District
3
Schools
2,199
Students
$27,675
Per-Pupil Spend
+93% nat'l
26.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Barre Unified Union School District #97 is a public school district in Vermont serving 2,199 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $27,675 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barre City Elementary/Middle SchoolPK–08784
Barre Town Elementary & Middle SchoolPK–08800
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spaulding Union High School09–12615
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,675+93% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
86%
State
85.5%
Local (property tax)
3.4%
Federal
11.0%

State funding accounts for 86% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
2,199
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score40/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,675 per pupil — 93% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barre Unified Union School District #97?
Barre Unified Union School District #97 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 2,199 students.
How much does Barre Unified Union School District #97 spend per student?
Barre Unified Union School District #97 spends $27,675 per pupil — 93% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Barre Unified Union School District #97?
26% of students in Barre Unified Union School District #97 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Barre Unified Union School District #97?
No, Barre Unified Union School District #97 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Barre Unified Union School District #97 serve?
Barre Unified Union School District #97 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Barre Unified Union School District #97?
The median opportunity score across schools in Barre Unified Union School District #97 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.