Top Rankings
Oyster River Coop School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,110 students in Oyster River Coop School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Oyster River Coop School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
2,110 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Oyster River Coop School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%

Graduation Rate
97%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.32
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,801 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
85%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
119
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,954 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,664 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$3,646 MM

Spending
$71 MM
$3,517 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,954
$22,075

Spending / Student
$33,664
$21,293

Best Oyster River Coop School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moharimet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Lee Rd.
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Mast Way School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Grades: K-4
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: 9-13
| 837 students
Rank: #44.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Grades: 5-8
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,110 students.
What is the rank of Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District is ranked #21 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oyster River Coop School District?
85% of Oyster River Coop School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Oyster River Coop School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,664 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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