Poultney High School vs Rivendell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Vermont, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poultney High School
Poultney · Public high · Grades 7–12
208 students
Rivendell Academy
Orford · Public high · Grades 6–12
209 students
| Measure | Poultney High School Poultney, Vermont | Rivendell Academy Orford, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 48 | #29 of 48 |
| National rank | #6887 of 16,910 | #6341 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 208 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Poultney | Orford |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rivendell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 55.6).
- •Rivendell Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 54.3%).
- •Rivendell Academy does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.9).
- •Rivendell Academy is the larger school with 209 students compared with 208.
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 Poultney High School better than Rivendell Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rivendell Academy ranks higher (57.9 vs 55.6 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 Poultney High School and Rivendell Academy?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Poultney and Orford in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poultney High School: 208. Rivendell Academy: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poultney High School and Rivendell Academy rank in Vermont?
Poultney High School is 38th of 48 and Rivendell Academy is 29th of 48 among high schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).