Top Rankings
Contoocook Valley 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,939 students in Contoocook Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Contoocook Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
11 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,939 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Contoocook Valley 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 90-94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.32
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,818 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
94%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
110
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,223 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 $24,961 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,223
$22,075
Spending / Student
$24,961
$21,293
Best Contoocook Valley School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francestown Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 2nd Nh Turnpike S.
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Grades: K-4
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Peterborough Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Elementary Ln.
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Grades: PK-4
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Nh Route 45
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Grades: K-4
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Conval Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Grades: 9-13
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Forest Rd.
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Grades: PK-4
| 90 students
Rank: #77.
Dublin Consolidated School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1177 Main St
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8332
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8332
Grades: K-5
| 55 students
Rank: #88.
South Meadow School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Grades: 5-8
| 347 students
Rank: #99.
Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
Rank: #1010.
Great Brook School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6630
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6630
Grades: 5-8
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Main St.
Bennington, NH 03442
(603) 588-2131
Bennington, NH 03442
(603) 588-2131
Grades: K-4
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,939 students.
What is the rank of Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District is ranked #133 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Contoocook Valley School District?
94% of Contoocook Valley School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Contoocook Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,961 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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