Highgate Elementary School vs Sheldon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 7.4 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
Sheldon Elementary School
Sheldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
337 students
| Measure | Highgate Elementary School Highgate Center, Vermont | Sheldon Elementary School Sheldon, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #100 of 184 | #52 of 184 |
| National rank | #17926 of 50,301 | #11827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 282 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Highgate Center | Sheldon |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheldon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 60.4).
- •Sheldon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 58.9%).
- •Highgate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Sheldon Elementary School is the larger school with 337 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 Sheldon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sheldon Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 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 Sheldon Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Highgate Center and Sheldon in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highgate Elementary School: 282. Sheldon Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highgate Elementary School and Sheldon Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Highgate Elementary School is 100th of 184 and Sheldon Elementary School is 52nd of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).