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South Burlington School District

Vermont · Public School District
5
Schools
2,695
Students
$23,430
Per-Pupil Spend
+63% nat'l
16.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Burlington School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 2,695 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,430 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chamberlin SchoolPK–05457
Orchard SchoolPK–05452
Rick Marcotte Central SchoolPK–05436
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School06–08512
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Burlington High School09–12838
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,430+63% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
91%
State
91.0%
Local (property tax)
4.7%
Federal
4.3%

State funding accounts for 91% 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
2,695
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
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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 $23,430 per pupil — 63% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Burlington School District?
South Burlington School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,695 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Burlington School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Burlington School District spend per student?
South Burlington School District spends $23,430 per pupil — 63% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Burlington School District?
16% of students in South Burlington School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Burlington School District?
No, South Burlington School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Burlington School District serve?
South Burlington School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Burlington School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Burlington School District is 54/100. 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.