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Rivendell Academy

Q: Is Rivendell Academy a good school?

Rivendell Academy ranks 17 th of 42 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

17^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 42 Vermont High Schools

Better than 60% of Vermont high schools

Summary

Rivendell Academy is a public high school in Orford, New Hampshire, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 209 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a peak ranking of 4th out of 52 schools in 2013-2014. While its ranking has fluctuated in recent years, Rivendell Academy continues to demonstrate strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in various assessments.

Rivendell Academy's key strengths include its high graduation rates, which range from 82% to 85% in recent years, and its strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 10.5 students per teacher, is another notable factor. However, the school has also experienced a declining trend in proficiency rates in some subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, which warrants further investigation.

Compared to nearby schools, such as White River Valley High School and Hartford High School, Rivendell Academy generally outperforms them in academic measures. However, these nearby schools serve a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present unique challenges. Additionally, Oxbow Union High School, located just 7.52 miles from Rivendell Academy, has a similar student-teacher ratio but lower overall performance and ranking.

209

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,462

Per pupil spending ?

54.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2972 Route 25A
Orford, NH 03777

(603) 353-4321

District: Rivendell Interstate School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 52nd percentile in 2018 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓85% graduate in 4 years — above the Vermont average (82%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2025) from a 52nd-percentile low (2018)

✓Above the Vermont median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Vermont average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

Vermont avg48%

Middle school

43^rd of 74

Vermont public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 38 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

17^th of 42

Vermont public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Vermont High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	37.3	43 of 74	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.4	57 of 85	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.7	19 of 50	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.2	31 of 68	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.1	31 of 85	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.9	64 of 80	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.3	82 of 104	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.6	65 of 105	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	71.8	21 of 106	80.2%	★★★★☆
2014	53.0	43 of 91	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.0	64 of 107	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.4	64 of 111	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.3	60 of 106	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	78.8	17 of 104	83.7%	★★★★☆
2009	72.6	20 of 102	80.4%	★★★★☆
2008	35.5	67 of 99	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	13.3	92 of 98	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	41.5	65 of 105	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2021	54.0	25 of 55	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	19 of 38	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2023	59.7	11 of 30	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.5	31 of 54	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	36.0	56 of 91	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.4	76 of 92	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.9	45 of 88	48.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.0	35 of 91	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.6	36 of 94	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.7	58 of 71	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	17 of 42	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.8	10 of 47	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	14 of 46	69.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.9	22 of 46	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	89.6	5 of 55	90.9%	★★★★★
2016	80.8	9 of 58	84.5%	★★★★☆
2015	91.1	5 of 60	91.7%	★★★★★
2014	91.8	4 of 52	92.3%	★★★★★
2013	89.6	7 of 60	88.3%	★★★★☆
2012	81.8	7 of 59	88.1%	★★★★☆
2011	30.9	47 of 60	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.0	34 of 60	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	83.8	9 of 59	84.7%	★★★★☆
2008	42.7	34 of 60	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	47.8	20 of 38	47.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	14 of 37	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.1	16 of 42	61.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2024	57.5	9 of 34	73.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	16 of 34	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.5	4 of 38	89.5%	★★★★★
2021	62.5	16 of 40	60.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	58.9	17 of 44	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.5	10 of 47	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.9	12 of 46	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	17 of 49	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.3	29 of 48	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.1	18 of 39	53.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2023)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2021)55th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)38th percentile-3 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)74th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile~ school

Male (2025)53rd percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Vermont (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%-7 vs state

Science38%-5 vs state

Mathematics34%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Rivendell Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2025)				VTCAP Mathematics (2025)				VTCAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rivendell Academy	Public	6-12	2972 Route 25A	Orford	03777	Essex County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(603) 353-4321	209	22	9.4	54.1%	189 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	58.8	17^th of 42 public high schools	59.5%		76.8	10^th of 47 public high schools	78.7%	7	46.2	64.0	48.4	46.9	30.8	61.5	12.9	36.4	22.6	53.3	$13,462	$174	$13,288
River Bend Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	36 Oxbow Drive	Bradford	05033	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 222-5212	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oxbow Union High School	Public	7-12	36 Oxbow Drive	Bradford	05033	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 222-5214	322	34	9.5	60.2%	314 (97.5%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18.5	36^th of 42 public high schools	14.3%		61.7	15^th of 47 public high schools	68.1%	21		56.4	61.1	30.8		38.5	22.2	26.9
Hartford Area Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	1 Gifford Road	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 295-8630	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hartford High School	Public	9-12	37 Highland Avenue	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 295-8610	502	53	9.5	48.0%	451 (89.8%)	7 (1.4%)	25 (5.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	32.2	29^th of 42 public high schools	31.0%		43.1	24^th of 47 public high schools	48.9%	5				36.4				33.3		36.8	$14,813	$273	$14,540
White River Valley High School	Public	9-12	223 South Winsor Street	South Royalton	05068	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 763-7740	224	26	8.6	61.6%	207 (92.4%)	6 (2.7%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	50.2	20^th of 42 public high schools	52.4%		60.4	17^th of 47 public high schools	63.8%	3				42.3				40.7			$10,788	$00	$10,788

Frequently Asked Questions about Rivendell Academy

Is Rivendell Academy a good school?

Rivendell Academy ranks 17^th of 42 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Rivendell Academy in?

Rivendell Interstate School District

How many students attend Rivendell Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 209 students attended Rivendell Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Rivendell Academy?

Students at Rivendell Academy are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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