Highgate Elementary School vs Swanton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 6.2 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
Swanton School
Swanton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
644 students
| Measure | Highgate Elementary School Highgate Center, Vermont | Swanton School Swanton, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 184 | #130 of 184 |
| National rank | #17926 of 50,301 | #22046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 282 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Highgate Center | Swanton |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highgate Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 54.5).
- •Highgate Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 62.1%).
- •Highgate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Swanton School is the larger school with 644 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 Swanton School?
On the Success Index (US), Highgate Elementary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 54.5 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 Swanton School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Highgate Center and Swanton in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highgate Elementary School: 282. Swanton School: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highgate Elementary School and Swanton School rank in Vermont?
Highgate Elementary School is 100th of 184 and Swanton School is 130th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).