Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Hampton School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Hampton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
North Hampton School's student population of 303 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Hampton School ranks within the top 10% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hampton School is 0.13, which is less 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
#42 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
93%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hampton School's ranking?
North Hampton School is ranked #42 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are North Hampton School often compared to?
North Hampton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Centre School, Lincoln Akerman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend North Hampton School?
303 students attend North Hampton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Hampton School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hampton School?
North Hampton School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Hampton School offer ?
North Hampton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is North Hampton School part of?
North Hampton School is part of North Hampton School District.
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