For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 394 students in Strafford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Strafford School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (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 and 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
394 Students
164,959 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
14,407 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Strafford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
97%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,373 is higher than the state median of $22,101. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,815 is higher than the state median of $21,319. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,373
$22,101
Spending / Student
$27,815
$21,319
Best Strafford School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strafford School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Strafford School District?
Strafford School District manages 1 public schools serving 394 students.
What is the rank of Strafford School District?
Strafford School District is ranked #153 out of 188 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 Strafford School District?
97% of Strafford School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Strafford School District?
Strafford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Strafford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,815 is higher than the state median of $21,319. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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