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 school year, there is 1 public school serving 242 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 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
1 School
505 Schools
# Students
242 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
14,392 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 188 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
93%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,616 is higher than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,587 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,616
$22,103
Spending / Student
$31,587
$21,321
Best Dunbarton School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunbarton School District?
Dunbarton School District manages 1 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Dunbarton School District?
Dunbarton School District is ranked #69 out of 188 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?
93% of Dunbarton School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 $31,587 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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