Top Rankings
Hudson 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 7 public schools serving 3,013 students in Hudson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Hudson School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
3,013 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hudson School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%

Graduation Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.32
# American Indian Students
8 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
46 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,432 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
81%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
196
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
216
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
232
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
234
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,852 in this school district is less 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 $21,305 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$3,646 MM

Spending
$64 MM
$3,517 MM

Revenue / Student
$21,852
$22,075

Spending / Student
$21,305
$21,293

Best Hudson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hills Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Grades: 2-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Nottingham West Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Grades: 2-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Alvirne High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Grades: 9-13
| 1,015 students
Rank: #44.
Hudson Memorial School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Memorial Dr.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 School St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1248
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1248
Grades: K-1
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
22 Library St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hudson School District?
Hudson School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,013 students.
What is the rank of Hudson School District?
Hudson School District is ranked #94 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 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 Hudson School District?
81% of Hudson School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hudson School District?
Hudson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hudson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,305 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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