Top Rankings
Dunbarton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 234 students in Dunbarton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Dunbarton School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1 School
506 Schools
# Students
234 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunbarton School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.1%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.33
Showing 2013–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1998–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 1999–2020. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
82%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,675 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,308 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,675
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,308
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dunbarton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunbarton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Robert Rogers Rd.
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3181
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3181
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunbarton School District?
Dunbarton School District manages 1 public schools serving 234 students.
What is the rank of Dunbarton School District?
Dunbarton School District is ranked #69 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunbarton School District?
92% of Dunbarton School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunbarton School District?
Dunbarton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Dunbarton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,308 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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