Top Rankings
Dresden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,014 students in Dresden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Dresden School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
1,014 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Dresden School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.31
# American Indian Students
n/a
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
20 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
794 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
78%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
-
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,207 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,315 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,207
$21,644
Spending / Student
$26,315
$20,877
Best Dresden School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Frances C. Richmond School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dresden School District?
Dresden School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,014 students.
What is the rank of Dresden School District?
Dresden School District is ranked #4 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dresden School District?
78% of Dresden School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dresden School District?
Dresden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Dresden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,315 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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