Top Rankings
Somersworth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,311 students in Somersworth 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 Somersworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
1,311 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somersworth 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.5%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
73%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,632 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,804 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,632
$22,357
Spending / Student
$22,804
$21,566
Best Somersworth School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somersworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Maple Wood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,311 students.
What is the rank of Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District is ranked #165 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somersworth School District?
73% of Somersworth School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Somersworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,804 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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