For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 316 students in Northumberland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Northumberland School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), 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
316 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northumberland 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.8%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2005–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,794 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 $21,411 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,794
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,411
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Northumberland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groveton High School (Middle)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Groveton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36 Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Groveton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District manages 3 public schools serving 316 students.
What is the rank of Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District is ranked #158 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 Northumberland School District?
96% of Northumberland School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northumberland School District?
Northumberland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Northumberland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,411 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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