Lyme School District

38 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768-0117
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 195 students in Lyme School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Lyme School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
508 Schools
# Students
195 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lyme School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#13 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
65-69%
40%
75-79%
51%
60-69%
36%
(13-14)
≥50%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
91%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,579 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,441 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,579
$22,075
Spending / Student
$38,441
$21,293

Best Lyme School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyme Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Grades: K-8
| 195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lyme School District?
Lyme School District manages 1 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of Lyme School District?
Lyme School District is ranked #13 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lyme School District?
91% of Lyme School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyme School District?
Lyme School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Lyme School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,441 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 10% in NH
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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