Orchard School vs South Burlington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard School
South Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
South Burlington High School
South Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
793 students
| Measure | Orchard School South Burlington, Vermont | South Burlington High School South Burlington, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4 of 184 | #5 of 48 |
| National rank | #4272 of 50,301 | #1043 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 402 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | South Burlington | South Burlington |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 81.6).
- •South Burlington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 31.1%).
- •South Burlington High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •South Burlington High School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 402.
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 Orchard School better than South Burlington High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Orchard School and South Burlington High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between South Burlington and South Burlington in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard School: 402. South Burlington High School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard School and South Burlington High School rank in Vermont?
Orchard School is 4th of 184 and South Burlington High School is 5th of 48 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).