Derry Cooperative School District

18 South Main St.
Derry, NH 03038-2197
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Derry Cooperative 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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,087 students in Derry Cooperative 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 Derry Cooperative School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
8 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
3,087 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Derry Cooperative 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.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#123 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
37%
42%
48%
51%
41%
36%
(12-13)
<50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
84%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,875 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 $29,434 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,875
$22,075
Spending / Student
$29,434
$21,293

Best Derry Cooperative School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Derry Village School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 Dubeau Dr.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
West Running Brook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #77.
Grinnell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Grades: PK
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,087 students.
What is the rank of Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Derry Cooperative School District?
84% of Derry Cooperative School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Derry Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,434 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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