Hanover School District

41 Lebanon St., Suite 2
Hanover, NH 03755-1222
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Hanover School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 438 students in Hanover School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Hanover School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
506 Schools
# Students
438 Students
164,959 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
14,407 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hanover School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#2 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
81%
42%
84%
51%
70-74%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
76%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,132 is higher than the state median of $22,101. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,434 is higher than the state median of $21,319. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,132
$22,101
Spending / Student
$34,434
$21,319

Best Hanover School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hanover School District?
Hanover School District manages 1 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District is ranked #2 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover School District?
76% of Hanover School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hanover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,434 is higher than the state median of $21,319. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-05
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in NH
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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