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Rutland City School District

Vermont · Public School District
6
Schools
1,950
Students
$29,413
Per-Pupil Spend
+105% nat'l
44.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rutland City School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,950 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,413 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northeast Primary SchoolPK–02252
Northwest Primary SchoolPK–02208
Rutland Intermediate School03–06493
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rutland Middle School07–08254
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Rutland Senior High School09–12743
Stafford Technical Center09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,413+105% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
80.3%
Local (property tax)
8.5%
Federal
11.2%

State funding accounts for 80% 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
6
Schools
1,950
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $29,413 per pupil — 105% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,950 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rutland City School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rutland City School District spend per student?
Rutland City School District spends $29,413 per pupil — 105% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rutland City School District?
44% of students in Rutland City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rutland City School District?
No, Rutland City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rutland City School District serve?
Rutland City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rutland City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rutland City School District is 53/100. 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.