Serving 267 students in grades 9-13, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 267 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
80%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School's ranking?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is ranked #106 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School often compared to?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Exeter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School?
267 students attend Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School offer ?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School part of?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is part of Newmarket School District.
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