Top Rankings
Pelham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,686 students in Pelham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Pelham School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
1,686 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pelham 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.31
# American Indian Students
1 Student
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
18 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,437 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
85%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
98
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,985 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,492
$21,644
Spending / Student
$17,985
$20,877
Best Pelham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham School District?
Pelham School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,686 students.
What is the rank of Pelham School District?
Pelham School District is ranked #128 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: 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 Pelham School District?
85% of Pelham School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham School District?
Pelham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Pelham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,985 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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