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Paine Mountain Union School District #68

Vermont · Public School District
4
Schools
1,047
Students
$17,858
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
30.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
79.8%
Graduation Rate
-6.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Paine Mountain Union School District #68 is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,047 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,858 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northfield Elementary SchoolPK–05289
Williamstown Elementary SchoolPK–05251
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northfield Middle/High School06–12236
Williamstown Middle/High School06–12271
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,858+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
96%
State
96.5%
Local (property tax)
3.5%

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
4
Schools
1,047
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.8%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,858 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.8%, graduation is 6.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,047 students.
What is the graduation rate for Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
The graduation rate is 79.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Paine Mountain Union School District #68 spend per student?
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 spends $17,858 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
31% of students in Paine Mountain Union School District #68 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
No, Paine Mountain Union School District #68 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Paine Mountain Union School District #68 serve?
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
The median opportunity score across schools in Paine Mountain Union School District #68 is 46/100. 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.