Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District

78 School Street
Hillsboro, NH 03244
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,045 students in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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
3 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,045 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#169 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
40%
34%
51%
20-24%
36%
75-79%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,183 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 $23,089 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
$25 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,183
$22,075
Spending / Student
$23,089
$21,293

Best Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro-deering Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,045 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District is ranked #165 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
92% of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,089 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: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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