Essex High School vs Founders Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex High School
Essex Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students
Founders Memorial School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
| Measure | Essex High School Essex Junction, Vermont | Founders Memorial School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 48 | #2 of 184 |
| National rank | #1120 of 16,910 | #3034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,224 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 81.0).
- •Founders Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 27.1%).
- •Essex High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Essex High School is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 353.
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 Essex High School better than Founders Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Memorial School ranks higher (83.7 vs 81.0 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 Essex High School and Founders Memorial School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex High School: 1,224. Founders Memorial School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex High School and Founders Memorial School rank in Vermont?
Essex High School is 6th of 48 and Founders Memorial School is 2nd of 184 among high schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).