| Index | Northfield | Vermont | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | n/a | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 143 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 67 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 23 | 7,963 |
| Index | Northfield | Vermont | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 90.4% | 89.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 87.7% | 88.3% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 54.2% | 62.0% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 36.9% | 44.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 30.3% | 36.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 14.7% | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.0% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, n/a private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Northfield. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Northfield, VT schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 12:1. In Northfield, VT, an average of 90.4% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 87.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Northfield, VT | 4,413 | n/a |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| West Jefferson, OH | 4,413 | 66% | 37.5% |
| Georgetown, OH | 4,414 | 65% | 34.9% |
| Rogersville, TN | 4,412 | 30% | 37.1% |
| St. James, MN | 4,414 | 58% | 21.4% |
| Ashdown, AR | 4,415 | 41% | 15.6% |
| Northfield, VT | 4,413 | n/a |
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