At a glance
Reported students
254
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
257.5
Northfield Middle/High School: 254 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 9.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Northfield Middle/High School
Northfield Middle/High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Northfield. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Paine Mountain Union School District #68. NCES reports 254 students for 2024–25.
Among 64 high schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 301.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, close to the Vermont median of 9.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northfield Middle/High School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Paine Mountain Union School District #68
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Williamstown Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
261 reported students
Northfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
263 reported students
Williamstown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
231 reported students
Public schools near Northfield Middle/High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Middle/High School High · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | 06–12 | 261 | 5.9 mi |
| Montpelier High School High · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 | 09–12 | 388 | 8.2 mi |
| Spaulding Union High School High · Barre Unified Union School District #97 | 09–12 | 610 | 8.6 mi |
| Central Vermont Career Center High · Central Vermont Career Center | 09–12 | 0 | 8.6 mi |
| U-32 Middle & High School High · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 | 07–12 | 648 | 9.1 mi |
| Harwood Union Middle/High School High · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | 07–12 | 556 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Middle/High School
What grades does Northfield Middle/High School serve?
Northfield Middle/High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Paine Mountain Union School District #68.
How many students attend Northfield Middle/High School?
Northfield Middle/High School reported 254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northfield Middle/High School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 254 students and 25.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 9.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northfield Middle/High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northfield Middle/High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Paine Mountain Union School District #68 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northfield Middle/High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northfield Middle/High School in?
Northfield Middle/High School is part of Paine Mountain Union School District #68, based in Williamstown, VT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northfield Middle/High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Williamstown Middle/High School (5.9 mi), Montpelier High School (8.2 mi), Spaulding Union High School (8.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.