Top Rankings
Contoocook Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,931 students in Contoocook Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Contoocook Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
11 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
1,931 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Contoocook Valley 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.1%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% White
93%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,691 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,858 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$56 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,691
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$28,858
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Contoocook Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peterborough Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Gr: PK-4 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Francestown Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 2nd Nh Turnpike S.
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Gr: K-4 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Elementary Ln.
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Gr: PK-4 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
830 Nh Route 45
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Gr: K-4 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Conval Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Gr: 9-13 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
860 Forest Rd.
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Gr: PK-4 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
South Meadow School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Dublin Consolidated School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Main St
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8332
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8332
Gr: K-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Great Brook School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6630
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6630
Gr: 5-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Main St.
Bennington, NH 03442
(603) 588-2131
Bennington, NH 03442
(603) 588-2131
Gr: K-4 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,931 students.
What is the rank of Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District is ranked #124 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Contoocook Valley School District?
93% of Contoocook Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Contoocook Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,858 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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