Top Rankings
Derry Cooperative School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,087 students in Derry Cooperative 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 Derry Cooperative School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
3,087 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Derry Cooperative 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.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.32
# American Indian Students
9 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
234 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
37 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,574 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
84%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
191 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
303
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
333
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
323
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
335
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
309
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
348
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
350
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
339
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,875 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,434 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,875
$22,075
Spending / Student
$29,434
$21,293
Best Derry Cooperative School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Derry Village School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 Dubeau Dr.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
West Running Brook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #77.
Grinnell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,087 students.
What is the rank of Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District is ranked #124 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Derry Cooperative School District?
84% of Derry Cooperative School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Derry Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,434 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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