Top Rankings
Chichester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 192 students in Chichester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Chichester School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
192 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chichester 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
#86 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
98%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,776 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,859 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$35,776
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,859
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chichester School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chichester Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chichester School District?
Chichester School District manages 1 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District is ranked #96 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chichester School District?
98% of Chichester School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Chichester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,859 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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