Top Rankings
Hampton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in Hampton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Hampton School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
898 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hampton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#30 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.8%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
86%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,316 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,281 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,316
$22,357
Spending / Student
$26,281
$21,566
Best Hampton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adeline C. Marston School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Marston Way
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8708
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8708
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hampton Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
53 Winnacunnet Rd.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Gr: PK-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hampton School District?
Hampton School District manages 3 public schools serving 898 students.
What is the rank of Hampton School District?
Hampton School District is ranked #36 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton School District?
86% of Hampton School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hampton School District?
Hampton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hampton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,281 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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