Top Rankings
Governor Wentworth Regional 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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,077 students in Governor Wentworth Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Governor Wentworth Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
2,077 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Governor Wentworth Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.9%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.33
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,785 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,632 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,785
$22,357
Spending / Student
$24,632
$21,566
Best Governor Wentworth Regional School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuftonboro Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Middle Rd.
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-2050
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-2050
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New Durham Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Old Bay Rd.
New Durham, NH 03855
(603) 859-2061
New Durham, NH 03855
(603) 859-2061
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Carpenter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3457
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3457
Gr: K-3 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Partridge Cove Rd.
Effingham, NH 03882
(603) 539-6032
Effingham, NH 03882
(603) 539-6032
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Crescent Lake School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Mcmanus Rd.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-0223
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-0223
Gr: 4-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Kingswood Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
396 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-2055
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Kingswood Regional Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3689
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3689
Gr: 7-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Ossipee Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68 Main St.
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Governor Wentworth Regional School District?
Governor Wentworth Regional School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,077 students.
What is the rank of Governor Wentworth Regional School District?
Governor Wentworth Regional School District is ranked #109 out of 187 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Governor Wentworth Regional School District?
94% of Governor Wentworth Regional School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Governor Wentworth Regional School District?
Governor Wentworth Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Governor Wentworth Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,632 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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