NORTH COUNTRY JUNIOR UHSD #22

North Country Junior UHSD #22 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the North Country Union Junior High School District school district, located in Derby, VT with about 231 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, North Country Junior UHSD #22 has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Country Junior High School (NCUJHS) is a public middle school located in Derby, Vermont, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the North Country Supervisory Union, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, offering a curriculum designed to challenge learners while preparing them for future success in the North Country Union High School system.

Beyond its core academic program, NCUJHS places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the diverse social, emotional, and physical needs of young adolescents. By leveraging its location in the Northeast Kingdom, the school encourages a sense of local identity and collaboration, aiming to cultivate responsible and well-rounded citizens within a tight-knit educational community.

For more information, contact North Country Junior UHSD #22 at (802) 766-2276 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.