John Stark Regional School District

258 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242-6045
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 612 students in John Stark Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in John Stark Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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
1 School
506 Schools
# Students
612 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

John Stark Regional 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#125 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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

22%
42%

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

55-59%
51%

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

35-39%
36%
92%
88.1%

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

(2022-23)
37.9%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.33

Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
2%
% White
92%
82%

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

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

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,753 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,945 MM

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

Spending
$14 MM
$3,959 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$22,861
$24,192

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

Spending / Student
$22,753
$24,280

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

Best John Stark Regional School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Stark Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
618 N Stark Hwy
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to John Stark Regional School District?
John Stark Regional School District manages 1 public schools serving 612 students.
What is the rank of John Stark Regional School District?
John Stark Regional School District is ranked #129 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in John Stark Regional School District?
92% of John Stark Regional School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of John Stark Regional School District?
John Stark Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is John Stark Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,753 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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