For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 306 students in Northumberland 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 Northumberland School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
306 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northumberland 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
96%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,418 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,846
$22,075
Spending / Student
$21,418
$21,293
Best Northumberland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groveton High School (Middle)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Groveton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Groveton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District manages 3 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District is ranked #162 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland School District?
96% of Northumberland School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Northumberland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,418 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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