South Hero School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves South Hero.
Students
164
Schools
1
Spent per student
$20,575
VT $25,064
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
27%
What stands out about South Hero School District
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Spends 18% less per student than the VT average
- 15 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.6% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Bantam.
PK–54 elementary schoolsRegional School District 20
6–8Plumb Hill Middle SchoolRegional School District 20
9–12Lakeview High SchoolRegional School District 20
Test scores vs. VT
2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 33.2%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 48.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$20,575 per student · 18% below VT
Spending
Classroom instruction 65%Support & administration 32%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 4%State 96%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
151’20
144’21
141’22
158’23
164’24
Up 8.6% since 2020.
Students
White 90%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 4%Black 2%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.