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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,044 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 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
3,044 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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
0.31
# American Indian Students
34 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
48 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
2,617 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
86%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
165
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
345
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
322
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
316
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
308
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,145 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,618 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,145
$21,644
Spending / Student
$20,618
$20,877
Best Keene School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Symonds Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Keene High School
Magnet 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
| 1,291 students
Rank: #33.
Fuller Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Keene Middle School
Magnet 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
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Wheelock Elementary School
Magnet 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
Jonathan Daniels School
Magnet School
227 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keene School District?
Keene School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,044 students.
What is the rank of Keene School District?
Keene School District is ranked #151 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, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Keene School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,618 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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