| Index | Barre | Vermont | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | n/a | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 6 | 143 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 67 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 23 | 7,963 |
| Index | Barre | Vermont | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 86.8% | 89.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 84.2% | 88.3% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 51.4% | 62.0% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 32.9% | 44.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 24.3% | 36.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 6.7% | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 6 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Barre. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Barre, VT schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Barre, VT, an average of 86.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 84.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Barre, VT | 8,590 | n/a |
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| Shiprock, NM | 8,588 | 19% | 60.4% |
| Independence, KS | 8,595 | 36% | 26.0% |
| Bayport, NY | 8,584 | 71% | 48.2% |
| Richmond Heights, MO | 8,581 | 50% | 3.1% |
| Fort Lupton, CO | 8,600 | 22% | 53.4% |
| Barre, VT | 8,590 | n/a |
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