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Alton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 407 students in Alton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Alton School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1 School
506 Schools
# Students
407 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
96%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,725 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,786 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,725
$22,357
Spending / Student
$37,786
$21,566
Best Alton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alton School District?
Alton School District manages 1 public schools serving 407 students.
What is the rank of Alton School District?
Alton School District is ranked #162 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alton School District?
96% of Alton School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alton School District?
Alton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Alton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,786 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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