Vermont Snapshot
309
Public Schools in Vermont
15
Colleges in Vermont
61.4%
Avg Completion Rate
How Vermont compares
Vermont
61.38%
National Average
56.52%
Vermont's avg completion rate is 8.6% higher than the national average.
Vermont Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Vermont — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
10 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 1
Homeschool Regulation
Approval, testing, and curriculum oversight
School Choice
Town tuitioning (historic); tax credit scholarship
Per-Pupil Spending
41% above national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
26% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Vermont
Vermont requires school attendance from age 6 through age 16 — a total of 10 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Vermont, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Sep 1.
Homeschool Laws in Vermont
Vermont falls in the high regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Approval, testing, and curriculum oversight.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: Yes
- Specific subjects mandated: Yes
Annual enrollment notice + assessment; approval required
School Choice in Vermont
Vermont operates the following private-school choice programs:
- School voucher program
- Tax credit scholarship program
Town tuitioning (historic); tax credit scholarship
School Spending & Class Size in Vermont
Vermont spends $21,656 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 41% above national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 26% below national avg (14.5).
How Vermont compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
More about Vermont
Explore other state-specific topics to get the full picture of living in Vermont.
FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Vermont?
Mubboo tracks 265 ZIP codes in Vermont via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Vermont's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Vermont's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Vermont compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
How fresh is this data?
Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.
Data sources: NCES Common Core of Data, College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →