| Index | Burlington | Vermont | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | n/a | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 13 | 143 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 6 | 67 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 5 | 23 | 7,963 |
| Index | Burlington | Vermont | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 88.9% | 89.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 87.1% | 88.3% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 71.9% | 62.0% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 55.7% | 44.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 50.9% | 36.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 21.2% | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 7.0% | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 3.0% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 13 public schools, 6 private schools and 5 post-secondary schools in Burlington. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Burlington, VT schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 11:1. In Burlington, VT, an average of 88.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 87.1% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Keeseville, NY | 2,557 | 47% | 2.1% |
| Willsboro, NY | 605 | 47% | 2.1% |
| Peru, NY | 1,557 | 47% | 2.6% |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 19,343 | 46% | 4.2% |
| Burlington, VT | 42,645 | n/a |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 42,659 | 45% | 7.3% |
| Fairfield, OH | 42,623 | 63% | 30.6% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 42,670 | 44% | 8.1% |
| Mankato, MN | 42,685 | 52% | 8.6% |
| Brentwood, TN | 42,700 | 75% | 56.8% |
| Burlington, VT | 42,645 | n/a |
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