Top Rankings
Dresden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,037 students in Dresden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Dresden School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
495 Schools
# Students
1,037 Students
169,429 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
14,697 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Dresden School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.30
# American Indian Students
1 Student
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
5,378 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
11,708 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
25 Students
3,602 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
816 Students
140,939 Students
% White Students
79%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
-
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
12,538
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
12,290
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
12,977
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
13,435
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,581 is higher than the state median of $21,518. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,731 is higher than the state median of $20,756. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,581
$21,518
Spending / Student
$25,731
$20,756
Best Dresden School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Frances C. Richmond School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dresden School District?
Dresden School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,037 students.
What is the rank of Dresden School District?
Dresden School District is ranked #4 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dresden School District?
79% of Dresden School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dresden School District?
Dresden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Dresden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,731 is higher than the state median of $20,756. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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