Weare School District

258 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242-6045
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 831 students in Weare 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 Weare School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
831 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Weare 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.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#169 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
42%
40%
51%
18%
36%
(2022-23)
17.8%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,994 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,924 is less than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,994
$22,357
Spending / Student
$17,924
$21,566

Best Weare School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Woods School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Center Rd.
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-4500
Gr: PK-3 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Weare Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16 East Rd.
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-7555
Gr: 4-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Weare School District?
Weare School District manages 2 public schools serving 831 students.
What is the rank of Weare School District?
Weare School District is ranked #167 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Weare School District?
92% of Weare School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weare School District?
Weare School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Weare School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,924 is less than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 831 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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