Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

103 Main St., Ste. 2
Meredith, NH 03253-5857
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 907 students in Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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
4 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
907 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Inter-Lakes 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#118 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
36%
87%
88.1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
31.5%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.33

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
92%
82%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,813 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 $33,275 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,945 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$30 MM
$3,959 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$32,813
$24,192

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$33,275
$24,280

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Best Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 9-13 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sandwich Central School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28 Squam Lake Rd.
Center Sandwich, NH 03227
(603) 284-7712
Gr: K-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Inter-lakes Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Inter-lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District manages 4 public schools serving 907 students.
What is the rank of Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District is ranked #124 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 Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
92% of Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
Inter-Lakes 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 Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,275 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 907 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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