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Contoocook Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,969 students in Contoocook Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Contoocook Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
11 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
1,969 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Contoocook Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.31
# American Indian Students
n/a
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
16 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,853 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
94%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
117
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,809 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,580 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,809
$21,644
Spending / Student
$24,580
$20,877
Best Contoocook Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francestown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 2nd Nh Turnpike S.
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Grades: K-4
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Peterborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Elementary Ln.
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Grades: PK-4
| 69 students
Rank: #44.
Temple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Nh Route 45
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Grades: K-4
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Conval Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: #66.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Forest Rd.
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Grades: PK-4
| 93 students
Rank: #77.
Dublin Consolidated School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1177 Main St
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8332
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8332
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
Rank: #88.
South Meadow School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Grades: 5-8
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Antrim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
Rank: #1010.
Great Brook School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6630
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6630
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
Rank: #1111.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Main St.
Bennington, NH 03442
(603) 588-2131
Bennington, NH 03442
(603) 588-2131
Grades: K-4
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,969 students.
What is the rank of Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District is ranked #133 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Contoocook Valley School District?
94% of Contoocook Valley School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Contoocook Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,580 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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