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Winnisquam Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,229 students in Winnisquam Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Winnisquam Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,229 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Winnisquam Regional 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.32
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,077 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
88%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
70
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,030 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,264 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$3,646 MM

Spending
$25 MM
$3,517 MM

Revenue / Student
$23,030
$22,075

Spending / Student
$20,264
$21,293

Best Winnisquam Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanbornton Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16 Hunkins Pond Rd.
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 286-8223
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 286-8223
Grades: K-4
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Southwick School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Zion Hill Rd.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Grades: K-4
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Grades: 9-13
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
435 W. Main Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winnisquam Regional School District?
Winnisquam Regional School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,229 students.
What is the rank of Winnisquam Regional School District?
Winnisquam Regional School District is ranked #151 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winnisquam Regional School District?
88% of Winnisquam Regional School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnisquam Regional School District?
Winnisquam Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Winnisquam Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,264 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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