Top Rankings
Manchester 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 21 public schools serving 12,062 students in Manchester 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 Manchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
21 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
12,062 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
1,041 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Manchester 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 72% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Graduation Rate
72%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.31
# American Indian Students
19 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
459 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,076 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
7%
# Black Students
1,315 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
11%
2%
# White Students
5,980 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
50%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,202 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
361
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
867
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
922
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
885
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
923
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
918
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
877
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
906
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
854
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
873
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,099
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,004
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
874
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
699
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,572 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$211 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,515
$21,644
Spending / Student
$15,572
$20,877
Best Manchester School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #33.
Green Acres School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Highland-goffes Falls School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Smyth Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jewett School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Manchester Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #88.
Weston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Grades: K-4
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Bakersville School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1111.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #1212.
Manchester West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Grades: 9-13
| 771 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcdonough School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1515.
Parker-varney School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #1616.
Southside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Grades: 5-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1717.
Middle School At Parkside
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Grades: 5-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1818.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #1919.
Gossler Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Grades: K-4
| 300 students
Rank: #2020.
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Cedar Street
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2121.
Beech Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester School District?
Manchester School District manages 21 public schools serving 12,062 students.
What is the rank of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District is ranked #184 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 Manchester School District?
50% of Manchester School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Manchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,572 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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