Charlotte Central School vs Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte Central School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
Orchard School
South Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Charlotte Central School Charlotte, Vermont | Orchard School South Burlington, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #40 of 184 | #4 of 184 |
| National rank | #10574 of 50,301 | #4272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 407 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Charlotte | South Burlington |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 71.0).
- •Charlotte Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 31.1%).
- •Orchard School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.7).
- •Charlotte Central School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 402.
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 Charlotte Central School better than Orchard School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard School ranks higher (81.3 vs 71.0 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 Charlotte Central School and Orchard School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and South Burlington in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte Central School: 407. Orchard School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte Central School and Orchard School rank in Vermont?
Charlotte Central School is 40th of 184 and Orchard School is 4th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).