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Milton School District

Vermont · Public School District
3
Schools
1,459
Students
$24,300
Per-Pupil Spend
+69% nat'l
26.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Milton School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,459 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,300 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Milton Elementary SchoolPK–04631
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Milton Middle School05–08389
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Milton Senior High School09–12439
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,300+69% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
96%
State
95.5%
Local (property tax)
1.1%
Federal
3.4%

State funding accounts for 96% 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
3
Schools
1,459
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateVermont →
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 $24,300 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Milton School District?
Milton School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,459 students.
What is the graduation rate for Milton School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Milton School District spend per student?
Milton School District spends $24,300 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Milton School District?
26% of students in Milton School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Milton School District?
No, Milton School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Milton School District serve?
Milton School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Milton School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Milton School District is 45/100. 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.