Top Rankings
Winnisquam Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,229 students in Winnisquam Regional 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 Winnisquam Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
5 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,229 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winnisquam Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
88%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,030 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,264 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,030
$22,075
Spending / Student
$20,264
$21,293
Best Winnisquam Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanbornton Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16 Hunkins Pond Rd.
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 286-8223
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 286-8223
Gr: K-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Southwick School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Zion Hill Rd.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Gr: K-4 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Gr: 9-13 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
435 W. Main Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winnisquam Regional School District?
Winnisquam Regional School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,229 students.
What is the rank of Winnisquam Regional School District?
Winnisquam Regional School District is ranked #153 out of 189 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winnisquam Regional School District?
88% of Winnisquam Regional School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnisquam Regional School District?
Winnisquam Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Winnisquam Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,264 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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