Edmunds Middle School vs Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmunds Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
356 students
Orchard School
South Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Edmunds Middle School Burlington, Vermont | Orchard School South Burlington, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 28 | #4 of 184 |
| National rank | #5017 of 15,369 | #4272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Burlington | South Burlington |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 62.1).
- •Orchard School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 60.7%).
- •Edmunds Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.8).
- •Orchard School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 356.
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 Edmunds Middle School better than Orchard School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard School ranks higher (81.3 vs 62.1 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 Edmunds Middle School and Orchard School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Burlington and South Burlington in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edmunds Middle School: 356. Orchard School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edmunds Middle School and Orchard School rank in Vermont?
Edmunds Middle School is 18th of 28 and Orchard School is 4th of 184 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).