Top Rankings
Newmarket School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 969 students in Newmarket School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Newmarket School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
969 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newmarket School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,582 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,852 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$25 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,582
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,852
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Newmarket School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newmarket Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
243 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newmarket School District?
Newmarket School District manages 3 public schools serving 969 students.
What is the rank of Newmarket School District?
Newmarket School District is ranked #73 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newmarket School District?
83% of Newmarket School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newmarket School District?
Newmarket School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Newmarket School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,852 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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