The 2022 Vermont high school football season begins with Rutland starting No. 1 in the High School Football America Vermont Top 5 rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. The Raiders open the season against defending Division I champ Essex, which starts the season just outside of the Top 5.
Champlain Valley begins the season No. 2, followed by St. Johnsbury Academy at No. 3, Hartford at No. 4 and defending Division II champ Bellows Falls at No. 5.
In another big season opener, No. 2 SJA plays No. 4 Hartford.
High School Football America Vermont Top 5
| Rankings/Team | ’21 Record | Last Year Final Ranking |
| No. 1 Rutland | (8-1) | 3 |
| No. 2 Champlain Valley | (7-3) | 4 |
| No. 3 St. Johnsbury Academy | (4-4) | NR |
| No. 4 Hartford | (7-4) | 5 |
| No 5 Bellows Falls | (11-0) | 2 |
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
