Henniker Community School

51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henniker Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in NH
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Henniker Community School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Henniker Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henniker Community School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#200 out of 456 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
38%
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54%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
91%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henniker Community School's ranking?
Henniker Community School is ranked #200 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Henniker Community School often compared to?
Henniker Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Woods School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Henniker Community School?
397 students attend Henniker Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Henniker Community School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Henniker Community School?
Henniker Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henniker Community School offer ?
Henniker Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Henniker Community School part of?
Henniker Community School is part of Henniker School District.

School Reviews

5   10/4/2022
The school has for years been very community-based, staffers are always helpful and considerate of both child and family needs and go to extensive lengths to give their best efforts towards child requirements and needs. Extended programs for arts, music, and sports have been maintained well by staff through pandemic encounters.
- Posted by Parent - J. Swanson

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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