Sunapee School District

70 Lower Main Street
Sunapee, NH 03782-2909
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Sunapee 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 395 students in Sunapee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Sunapee School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (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
3 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
395 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sunapee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 189 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#30 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
62%
42%
65%
51%
50-54%
36%
≥80%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
91%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,225 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,932 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,225
$22,075
Spending / Student
$31,932
$21,293

Best Sunapee School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunapee Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Grades: 9-13
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Sunapee Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Sunapee Middle High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sunapee School District?
Sunapee School District manages 3 public schools serving 395 students.
What is the rank of Sunapee School District?
Sunapee School District is ranked #29 out of 189 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunapee School District?
91% of Sunapee School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunapee School District?
Sunapee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Sunapee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,932 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-13
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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