Burke Town School vs Dorset Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Town School
West Burke · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
188 students
Dorset Elementary School
Dorset · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
187 students
| Measure | Burke Town School West Burke, Vermont | Dorset Elementary School Dorset, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 184 | #41 of 184 |
| National rank | #15769 of 50,301 | #10644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 188 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | West Burke | Dorset |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorset Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 63.5).
- •Dorset Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 51.6%).
- •Burke Town School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Burke Town School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 187.
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 Burke Town School better than Dorset Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorset Elementary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 63.5 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 Burke Town School and Dorset Elementary School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between West Burke and Dorset in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Town School: 188. Dorset Elementary School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Town School and Dorset Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Burke Town School is 77th of 184 and Dorset Elementary School is 41st of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).