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Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59

Vermont · Public School District
5
Schools
853
Students
$31,545
Per-Pupil Spend
+120% nat'l
29.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 is a public school district in Vermont serving 853 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,545 is above average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Braintree SchoolPK–0681
Brookfield SchoolPK–0671
Randolph Elementary SchoolPK–06335
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Randolph Technical Career Center09–120
Randolph Union High School07–12366
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,545+120% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
81.1%
Local (property tax)
9.3%
Federal
9.6%

State funding accounts for 81% 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
5
Schools
853
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$32K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
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 $31,545 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59?
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 853 students.
What is the graduation rate for Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 spend per student?
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 spends $31,545 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59?
29% of students in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59?
No, Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 serve?
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59?
The median opportunity score across schools in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 is 40/100. 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.