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White River Valley High School

223 South Winsor Street, South Royalton, VT 05068White River Unified School District #79 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
191
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$20,331
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
9.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 41% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 191 students in grades 09–12 in South Royalton, Vermont.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,331 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

White River Valley High School is a small high in South Royalton, Vermont, serving grades 09–12 with 191 students. The district invests $20,331 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at White River Valley High School

191
Total Students
9.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution93 male · 98 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 82 students
Student Composition
93%
Asian1%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 500042600543

Academic Outcomes at White River Valley High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
85%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 05068

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,331Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,331
State avg
$28,298
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,945
Student Support$3,863
Administration$2,440
Operations$3,050
Other$2,033
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,331 spent per student, an estimated $9,006 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
92%
State government
92.3%
Local (property tax)
6.8%
Federal programs
0.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $20,331/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Royalton Elementary SchoolBethel Elementary School
↓
Middle
White River Valley Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWindsor County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWhite River Unified School District #79 →
Phone: (802)763-7740
NCES ID: 500042600543
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in South Royalton seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in White River Unified School District #79
Elem
South Royalton Elementary School
164 students · PK–05
● 47 opp44% FRL
Elem
Bethel Elementary School
135 students · PK–05
41% FRL
Mid
White River Valley Middle School
134 students · 06–08
57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
223 South Winsor Street, South Royalton, VT 05068
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.