Stratham School District

30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833-2522
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Stratham 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 498 students in Stratham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Stratham School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
498 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stratham 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.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#26 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
64%
42%
67%
51%
45-49%
36%
(2022-23)
16.8%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
91%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,518 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,960 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,945 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$3,959 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,518
$24,192
Spending / Student
$26,960
$24,280

Best Stratham School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratham Memorial School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39 Gifford Farm Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-5413
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stratham School District?
Stratham School District manages 1 public schools serving 498 students.
What is the rank of Stratham School District?
Stratham School District is ranked #26 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 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stratham School District?
91% of Stratham School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stratham School District?
Stratham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Stratham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,960 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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