Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) vs Montpelier High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Vermont, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax)
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
393 students
Montpelier High School
Montpelier · Public high · Grades 9–12
388 students
| Measure | Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) Fairfax, Vermont | Montpelier High School Montpelier, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 48 | #4 of 48 |
| National rank | #2774 of 16,910 | #995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fairfax | Montpelier |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montpelier High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 72.1).
- •Montpelier High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 42.7%).
- •Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) is the larger school with 393 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) better than Montpelier High School?
On the Success Index (US), Montpelier High School ranks higher (82.0 vs 72.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) and Montpelier High School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Montpelier in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax): 393. Montpelier High School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) and Montpelier High School rank in Vermont?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) is 14th of 48 and Montpelier High School is 4th of 48 among high schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).