Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

Bennington, Vermont — 2 schools

1,456
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,768
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 operates 2 public schools serving 1,456 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Vermont. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,339 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bennington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,768 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 2.6% local, 97.4% state — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $67,834 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #69 of 80 in Vermont against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 141.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 61.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.9% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.

Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School accounts for 63.9% of all Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mount Anthony Union High School District #14-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 student-counselor ratio is 142:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 chronic absenteeism rate is 61.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

Federal
97.4%
State
2.6%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
69 / 80
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bennington County county, where this district is located.

$1,020
Studio/mo
$1,142
1 BR/mo
$1,297
2 BR/mo
$1,804
3 BR/mo
$2,159
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,834
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.

White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
141.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
61.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

School Enrollment
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
855
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
484

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14?

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,456 students.

How much does Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 spend per student?

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 spends $18,768 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #69 in Vermont.

What is the average teacher salary in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14?

The average teacher salary in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 is $67,834 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mount Anthony Union High School District #14?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bennington County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mount Anthony Union High School District #14?

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 students are 88.9% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mount Anthony Union High School District #14?

Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #69 out of 80 districts in Vermont. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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