Top Rankings
Bethlehem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in Bethlehem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Bethlehem School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
142 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethlehem School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.2%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.33
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
82%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,437 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,148 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,437
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,148
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bethlehem School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2297 Main St.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5842
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5842
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethlehem School District?
Bethlehem School District manages 1 public schools serving 142 students.
What is the rank of Bethlehem School District?
Bethlehem School District is ranked #40 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem School District?
85% of Bethlehem School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethlehem School District?
Bethlehem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Bethlehem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,148 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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