Exeter School District

30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833-2522
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Exeter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 832 students in Exeter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Exeter School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
832 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Exeter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#50 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Exeter   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Exeter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Exeter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Exeter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.31
# American Indian Students
4 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
756 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
91%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
39
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
118
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,603 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,480 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,646 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Exeter   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$3,517 MM
This chart displays total spending of Exeter   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,603
$21,644
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Exeter   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,480
$20,877
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Exeter   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Exeter School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Lincoln St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8860
Grades: 3-5
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street School
Magnet School
40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8946
Grades: PK-2
| 408 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Exeter School District?
Exeter School District manages 2 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of Exeter School District?
Exeter School District is ranked #49 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter School District?
91% of Exeter School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter School District?
Exeter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Exeter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,480 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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