Serving 191 students in grades 5-8, Rye Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rye Junior High 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
Rye Junior High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rye Junior High 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 Rye Junior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
94%
82%
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
2%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rye Junior High School's ranking?
Rye Junior High School is ranked #32 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Rye Junior High School often compared to?
Rye Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooperative Middle School, Hampton Academy, Greenland Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Rye Junior High School?
191 students attend Rye Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rye Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rye Junior High School?
Rye Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rye Junior High School offer ?
Rye Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rye Junior High School part of?
Rye Junior High School is part of Rye School District.
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