Top Rankings
Northwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 402 students in Northwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Northwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
508 Schools
# Students
402 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwood School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
96%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,881 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,838 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,881
$22,075
Spending / Student
$28,838
$21,293
Best Northwood School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood School District?
Northwood School District manages 1 public schools serving 402 students.
What is the rank of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is ranked #70 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood School District?
96% of Northwood School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Northwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,838 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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