Top Rankings
Keene School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,007 students in Keene School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Keene School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
7 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
3,007 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Keene 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 decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
86%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,202 in this school district is less 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 $23,253 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$70 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,202
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,253
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Keene School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Symonds Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
79 Park Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3405
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3405
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Elm St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1245
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1245
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Keene High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Adams St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Keene Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
227 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keene School District?
Keene School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,007 students.
What is the rank of Keene School District?
Keene School District is ranked #148 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Keene School District?
86% of Keene School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keene School District?
Keene School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Keene School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,253 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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