Top Rankings
Monadnock 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 7 public schools serving 1,583 students in Monadnock Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Monadnock Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
7 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,583 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monadnock 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
93%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,903 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,983 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,903
$22,075
Spending / Student
$21,983
$21,293
Best Monadnock Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilsum Steam Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Monadnock Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Rhododendron Rd.
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-6611
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-6611
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Cutler Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 S. Winchester St.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-3383
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-3383
Grades: 3-6
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 School St.
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7741
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7741
Grades: K-6
| 121 students
Rank: #66.
Monadnock Regional Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Grades: 7-8
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
585 Old Homstead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-4797
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-4797
Grades: PK-2
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monadnock Regional School District?
Monadnock Regional School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,583 students.
What is the rank of Monadnock Regional School District?
Monadnock Regional School District is ranked #163 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Monadnock Regional School District?
93% of Monadnock Regional School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monadnock Regional School District?
Monadnock 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 Monadnock Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,983 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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