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.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,646 MM

Spending
$7 MM
$3,517 MM

Revenue / Student
$21,846
$22,075

Spending / Student
$21,418
$21,293

Best Northumberland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groveton High School (Middle)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Groveton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Groveton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
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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