Top Rankings
Oyster River Coop School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,097 students in Oyster River Coop School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Oyster River Coop School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
2,097 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oyster River Coop School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.1%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,957 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 $26,266 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$55 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,957
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,266
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Oyster River Coop School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mast Way School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moharimet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Lee Rd.
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Gr: 5-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,097 students.
What is the rank of Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District is ranked #19 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oyster River Coop School District?
85% of Oyster River Coop School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Oyster River Coop School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,266 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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