Top Rankings
Pinkerton Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,977 students in Pinkerton Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Pinkerton Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
506 Schools
# Students
2,977 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pinkerton Academy 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 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Best Pinkerton Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinkerton Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Pinkerton St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Gr: 9-13 | 2,977 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pinkerton Academy School District?
Pinkerton Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,977 students.
What is the rank of Pinkerton Academy School District?
Pinkerton Academy School District is ranked #84 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pinkerton Academy School District?
87% of Pinkerton Academy School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pinkerton Academy School District?
Pinkerton Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
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