Top Rankings
Keene 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 3,018 students in Keene School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Keene School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
3,018 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Keene 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% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.32
# American Indian Students
25 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
51 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
2,593 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
86%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
163
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
337
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
314
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
333
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,335 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 $20,796 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,335
$22,075
Spending / Student
$20,796
$21,293
Best Keene School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Symonds Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
79 Park Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3405
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3405
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Keene High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #33.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
422 Elm St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1245
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1245
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Keene Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Adams St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keene School District?
Keene School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,018 students.
What is the rank of Keene School District?
Keene School District is ranked #152 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 Keene School District?
86% of Keene School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keene School District?
Keene School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Keene School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,796 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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