Top Rankings
Laconia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,812 students in Laconia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Laconia School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,812 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Laconia 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.32
# American Indian Students
2 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
53 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
1,570 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
87%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
122
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,607 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,132 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,607
$22,075
Spending / Student
$21,132
$21,293
Best Laconia School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Laconia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Grades: 9-13
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Laconia Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laconia School District?
Laconia School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,812 students.
What is the rank of Laconia School District?
Laconia School District is ranked #173 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laconia School District?
87% of Laconia School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laconia School District?
Laconia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Laconia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,132 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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