Top Rankings
Hooksett 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,277 students in Hooksett 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 Hooksett School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
1,277 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hooksett School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,641 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,149 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,641
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,149
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hooksett School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hooksett Memorial School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Memorial Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 485-9890
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 485-9890
Gr: 3-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
David R. Cawley Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Whitehall Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hooksett School District?
Hooksett School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,277 students.
What is the rank of Hooksett School District?
Hooksett School District is ranked #39 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hooksett School District?
84% of Hooksett School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hooksett School District?
Hooksett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hooksett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,149 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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