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White River Unified School District #79

Vermont · Public School District
4
Schools
624
Students
$20,331
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
46.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

White River Unified School District #79 is a public school district in Vermont serving 624 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,331 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bethel Elementary SchoolPK–05135
South Royalton Elementary SchoolPK–05164
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
White River Valley Middle School06–08134
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
White River Valley High School09–12191
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,331+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
92%
State
92.3%
Local (property tax)
6.8%
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
4
Schools
624
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score47/100
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,331 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in White River Unified School District #79?
White River Unified School District #79 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 624 students.
What is the graduation rate for White River Unified School District #79?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does White River Unified School District #79 spend per student?
White River Unified School District #79 spends $20,331 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in White River Unified School District #79?
46% of students in White River Unified School District #79 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in White River Unified School District #79?
No, White River Unified School District #79 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does White River Unified School District #79 serve?
White River Unified School District #79 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for White River Unified School District #79?
The median opportunity score across schools in White River Unified School District #79 is 47/100. 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.