Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School in Townshend, VT

At a glance

Reported students

243

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

30.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Vermont high enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

243

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School: 243 reported students.

State peer staffing position

30th percentile

8.1:1 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: 279
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 7.5:1

What the reported data says about Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Townshend. It is one of 1 current school records connected to West River Valley Union Education District #72B. NCES reports 243 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 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.1:1, below 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 (95.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School

1How do the reported 8.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.03 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.4%
Students with disabilities: 21.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 51.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White95.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial0.4%

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

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Public schools near Leland & Gray Union 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
Townshend Village School Elementary · West River Valley Union Education District #72A	PK–05	112	0.1 mi
Newbrook Elementary School Elementary · West River Valley Union Education District #72A	PK–05	96	6.1 mi
Wardsboro Central School Elementary · River Valleys Unified School District #73	PK–06	48	6.1 mi
Jamaica Village School Other · West River Valley Union Education District #72A	PK–PK	9	6.7 mi
Putney Central School Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	PK–08	192	8.1 mi
Grafton Elementary School Elementary · Athens Grafton School District	PK–06	39	9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School

What grades does Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School serve?

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West River Valley Union Education District #72B.

How many students attend Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School?

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School reported 243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 279 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School?

The calculated ratio is 8.1:1, based on 243 students and 30.03 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 Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on West River Valley Union Education District #72B attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

51.4% 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 Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School in?

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is part of West River Valley Union Education District #72B, based in Townshend, VT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Townshend Village School (0.1 mi), Newbrook Elementary School (6.1 mi), Wardsboro Central School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.