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Best High Schools in Zip Code 05452

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Schools

1,224

Students

5-star school

Top rankedEssex High School3^rd of 42 Vermont high schools

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Summary:

The 05452 zip code is home to a single high school, Essex High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 3 high schools in Vermont over the past few years. This exceptional institution serves 1,224 students and is part of the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School District, which is ranked 8th out of 75 districts in the state.

Essex High School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 58.4% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 56.81% proficient or better in Mathematics, and an outstanding 60.92% proficient or better in Science, significantly exceeding the state average of 44.46%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 82% further underscores its commitment to student success. Additionally, the school's relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 27.12% suggests a relatively affluent student population, while the favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7 likely contributes to the personalized learning environment.

Overall, Essex High School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking among the top 3 high schools in Vermont and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its strong academic performance, particularly in STEM subjects, and supportive learning environment make it an attractive option for families in the 05452 zip code and the surrounding region.

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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 (2024)
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 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Essex High School	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-7121	1,224	104	11.7	27.1%	983 (80.3%)	41 (3.3%)	46 (3.8%)	67 (5.5%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	80 (6.5%)	88.2	3^rd of 42 public high schools	92.9%		93.6	2^nd of 47 public high schools	95.7%	1	58.4	56.8	60.9	$18,383	$603	$17,780
The Center for Technology - Essex	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive Suite 200	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-5558	0	40	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 05452

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Essex Junction	0.95 mi	18	15^th
Williston	4.17 mi	2	13^th
South Burlington	4.23 mi	5	14^th
Winooski	4.48 mi	3	117^th
Jericho	4.67 mi	11	4^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

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