Schools & Families in Derby

Derby's public-school students attend North Country Union High School in adjacent Newport City, and this record discloses that school's real, disclosed performance data honestly.

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A real, disclosed below-average regional high school

North Country Union High School, serving Derby regionally, carries a Niche C- grade and ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Vermont high schools, per this project's own Newport, VT research -- disclosed honestly rather than softened (base record).

North Country Junior High School serves Derby locally

Derby is directly home to North Country Junior High School for younger students before the regional high school transition (base record).

Genuine affordability supports family budgets

Derby's housing costs run far below Vermont's statewide range, a real, disclosed affordability advantage for families (base record).

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Families should confirm a specific target address's assigned school directly with the North Country Supervisory Union and research current, specific performance data.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.