Vermont: education overview
Average teacher salary $71,871 (2024-25), #20 of 51. Source
Public vs private schools
| Public | Private | |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 305 | 120 |
| Students | 81,398 | 9,180 |
| Share of students | 90% | 10% |
Latest federal counts; public and private figures come from different school years, so the share is approximate.
Schools 2022-23Students 2024-25Teachers 2022-23Districts 2021-22
Students, teachers, districts
- Public school districts
- 127
- Public school teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 7,934
- Public school students
- 81,398
Schools 2022-23Students 2024-25Teachers 2022-23Districts 2021-22
How teacher pay is structured
Vermont has many unified districts but also arrangements involving separate elementary and union secondary districts; sharing a supervisory union does not itself establish one employer or salary schedule. Teacher pay is generally collectively bargained by the responsible district or negotiating unit, with no statewide teacher salary schedule or universal teacher-specific salary floor.
Separate high school districts: someStatewide salary schedule: noSource
For prospective educators
You'd be a good fit if you want very small community schools, bargained local pay, and rural New England living.
A general summary, not advice. Pay and conditions vary by district.