Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81

461 Waterman Road
Royalton, VT 05068
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 130 students in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
2 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
130 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#57 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
46%
40%
33%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
94%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,046 is higher than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,792 is higher than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,046
$30,286
Spending / Student
$35,792
$29,536

Best Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stockbridge Central School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2933 Vt Route 107
Stockbridge, VT 05772
(802) 234-9248
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Rochester School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 South Main Street
Rochester, VT 05767
(802) 767-3161
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 manages 2 public schools serving 130 students.
What is the rank of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 is ranked #52 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
94% of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,792 is higher than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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