Harold Martin School

271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harold Martin School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Harold Martin School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Contoocook, NH, encompassing approximately 45.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harold Martin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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School Overview

Harold Martin School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to our little corner of Hopkinton New Hampshire, where bright minds blossom and warm hearts grow!

School Rankings

Harold Martin School ranks within the top 20% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold Martin School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#77 out of 455 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
42%
60-64%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
89%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
(22-23)
9.7%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harold Martin School's ranking?
Harold Martin School is ranked #77 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Harold Martin School often compared to?
Harold Martin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bow Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Harold Martin School?
269 students attend Harold Martin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harold Martin School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harold Martin School?
Harold Martin School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harold Martin School offer ?
Harold Martin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold Martin School part of?
Harold Martin School is part of Hopkinton School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Harold Martin School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Contoocook, NH, encompassing approximately 45.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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