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Green Mountain Unified School District #77

Vermont · Public School District
3
Schools
680
Students
$21,504
Per-Pupil Spend
+50% nat'l
44.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Green Mountain Unified School District #77 is a public school district in Vermont serving 680 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,504 is above average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cavendish Town Elementary SchoolPK–0684
Chester Andover Elementary SchoolPK–06270
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Green Mountain Union High School07–12326
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,504+50% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
92%
State
91.7%
Local (property tax)
7.4%
Federal
0.9%

State funding accounts for 92% 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
680
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,504 per pupil — 50% 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 Green Mountain Unified School District #77?
Green Mountain Unified School District #77 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 680 students.
What is the graduation rate for Green Mountain Unified School District #77?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Green Mountain Unified School District #77 spend per student?
Green Mountain Unified School District #77 spends $21,504 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Green Mountain Unified School District #77?
45% of students in Green Mountain Unified School District #77 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Green Mountain Unified School District #77?
No, Green Mountain Unified School District #77 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Green Mountain Unified School District #77 serve?
Green Mountain Unified School District #77 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Green Mountain Unified School District #77?
The median opportunity score across schools in Green Mountain Unified School District #77 is 43/100. 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.