Top Rankings
Candia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 272 students in Candia 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 Candia 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 13% 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
272 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Candia 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.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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)
50-59%
36%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,540 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,647 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$37,540
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$35,647
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Candia School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry W. Moore School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Deerfield Rd.
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-2251
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-2251
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Candia School District?
Candia School District manages 1 public schools serving 272 students.
What is the rank of Candia School District?
Candia 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 Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Candia School District?
87% of Candia School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Candia School District?
Candia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Candia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,647 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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