Berlin School District

183 Hillside Ave.
Berlin, NH 03570-1899
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 969 students in Berlin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Berlin School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
969 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berlin 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#166 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
42%
34%
51%
25%
36%
77%
88.1%
(2022-23)
33.1%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
91%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,900 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,706 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$3,945 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,959 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,900
$24,192
Spending / Student
$24,706
$24,280

Best Berlin School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Berlin Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Willard St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Berlin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Willard Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berlin School District?
Berlin School District manages 3 public schools serving 969 students.
What is the rank of Berlin School District?
Berlin School District is ranked #164 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Berlin School District?
91% of Berlin School District 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 Berlin School District?
Berlin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Berlin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,706 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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