Highgate Elementary School vs Missisquoi Valley Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate Elementary School
Highgate Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
Swanton · Public high · Grades 7–12
759 students
| Measure | Highgate Elementary School Highgate Center, Vermont | Missisquoi Valley Union High School Swanton, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 184 | #25 of 48 |
| National rank | #17926 of 50,301 | #5256 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 282 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Highgate Center | Swanton |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Missisquoi Valley Union High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 60.4).
- •Missisquoi Valley Union High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 58.9%).
- •Missisquoi Valley Union High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.3).
- •Missisquoi Valley Union High School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 282.
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 Highgate Elementary School better than Missisquoi Valley Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Missisquoi Valley Union High School ranks higher (62.1 vs 60.4 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 Highgate Elementary School and Missisquoi Valley Union High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Highgate Center and Swanton in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highgate Elementary School: 282. Missisquoi Valley Union High School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highgate Elementary School and Missisquoi Valley Union High School rank in Vermont?
Highgate Elementary School is 100th of 184 and Missisquoi Valley Union High School is 25th of 48 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).