Hampstead School District

20 Mary E. Clark Drive, Unit 10
Hampstead, NH 03841
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 809 students in Hampstead School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Hampstead School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (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
2 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
809 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hampstead School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#53 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
40%
63%
51%
40-44%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
92%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,506 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 $34,319 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
$28 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,506
$22,075
Spending / Student
$34,319
$21,293

Best Hampstead School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Grades: PK-4
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Hampstead Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28 School St.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hampstead School District?
Hampstead School District manages 2 public schools serving 809 students.
What is the rank of Hampstead School District?
Hampstead School District is ranked #52 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead School District?
92% of Hampstead 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 Hampstead School District?
Hampstead School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hampstead School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,319 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: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 809 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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