Concord School District

38 Liberty St.
Concord, NH 03301-2934
(District boundaries shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Concord School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,834 students in Concord 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 Concord School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
3,834 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Concord 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 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#148 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
42%

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42%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

29%
36%
84%
88.1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
24.8%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.33

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
9%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
77%
82%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,574 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,872 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$3,945 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$103 MM
$3,959 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$28,574
$24,192

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$26,872
$24,280

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Concord School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17 North Spring Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0840
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Concord High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Gr: 9-13 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Abbot-downing School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Broken Ground School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0855
Gr: 3-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Rundlett Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
144 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Brook School
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Concord School District?
Concord School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,834 students.
What is the rank of Concord School District?
Concord School District is ranked #153 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Concord School District?
77% of Concord School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Concord School District?
Concord School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Concord School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,872 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 3,834 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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