For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 981 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 34% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
981 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.7%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,365 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,055 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,365
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,055
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro-deering Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District manages 3 public schools serving 981 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District is ranked #157 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
91% of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 $29,055 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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