Best Public Schools in Hardwick, VT

The city of Hardwick, Vermont is home to two schools: Hazen Union High School and Hardwick Elementary School. Both schools are performing significantly below average compared to state-level metrics, with low statewide rankings, poor academic proficiency, and high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients.

Hazen Union High School is ranked 42 out of 42 Vermont high schools, with a 0-star rating. The school has an 82.0% four-year graduation rate, but a concerning 48.5% chronic absenteeism rate. Proficiency levels in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below state averages. The school serves a disadvantaged student population, with 63.02% of students receiving free/reduced lunch.

Hardwick Elementary School is ranked 124 out of 137 Vermont elementary schools, with a 1-star rating. The school also performs below state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and has a concerning 6.25% proficiency rate in 5th grade Science. Like the high school, Hardwick Elementary serves a high-need student population, with 62.78% of students receiving free/reduced lunch. The low student-teacher ratios at both schools do not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes, suggesting systemic issues within the Hazen Union High School District #26 and Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94.