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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,939 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 6% 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
508 Schools
# Students
1,939 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Contoocook Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,223 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,961 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,223
$22,075
Spending / Student
$24,961
$21,293
Best Contoocook Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 347 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 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,939 students.
What is the rank of Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District is ranked #124 out of 189 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Contoocook Valley School District?
94% of Contoocook Valley School District students are White, 2% 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 9:1, 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 $24,961 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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