Northumberland School District

15 Preble St.
Groveton, NH 03582-1408
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 306 students in Northumberland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Northumberland School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
306 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Northumberland 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#153 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Northumberland   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northumberland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northumberland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northumberland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Northumberland   School District and public school graduation rate of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.32
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
293 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
96%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
17
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,418 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,646 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Northumberland   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$3,517 MM
This chart displays total spending of Northumberland   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,846
$22,075
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Northumberland   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,418
$21,293
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Northumberland   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Northumberland School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groveton High School (Middle)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Groveton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Groveton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District manages 3 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District is ranked #162 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland School District?
96% of Northumberland School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Northumberland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,418 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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