Gilford School District

2 Belknap Mountain Road
Gilford, NH 03249-6843
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gilford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,126 students in Gilford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Gilford School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
1,126 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Gilford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#57 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Gilford   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Gilford   School District and public school graduation rate of NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.30
# American Indian Students
1 Student
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1,043 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
93%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
64
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,226 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,846 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,646 MM
This chart display total revenue of Gilford   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$3,517 MM
This chart display total spending of Gilford   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,226
$21,499
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Gilford   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,846
$20,738
This chart display average spending per public school student in Gilford   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gilford School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Gilford Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Gilford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Grades: 9-13
| 496 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gilford School District?
Gilford School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,126 students.
What is the rank of Gilford School District?
Gilford School District is ranked #58 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilford School District?
93% of Gilford School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilford School District?
Gilford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Gilford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,846 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-13
  • Enrollment: 1,126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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