Top Rankings
Windham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,008 students in Windham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Windham School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
3,008 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Windham School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#17 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.31
# American Indian Students
2 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
179 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
27 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,408 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
80%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
255 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
190
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
260
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,466 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,100
$21,644
Spending / Student
$17,466
$20,877
Best Windham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windham Center School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1554
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1554
Grades: 5-6
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Windham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112a Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1556
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1556
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Windham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 London Bridge Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1558
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1558
Grades: 9-13
| 1,054 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Brook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112b Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1552
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1552
Grades: PK-4
| 1,098 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Windham School District?
Windham School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,008 students.
What is the rank of Windham School District?
Windham School District is ranked #18 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 10%) 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 10%), 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 Windham School District?
80% of Windham School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windham School District?
Windham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Windham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,466 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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