Newmarket Junior-Senior High School is the public high school and middle school for the town of Newmarket, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The teacher to student ratio is 1:13 due to the small number of students.
Serving 225 students in grades 6-8, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Newmarket, NH, encompassing approximately 14.2 square miles. Families in this area typically reside 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
82%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School's ranking?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School?
225 students attend Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School offer ?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School part of?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School is part of Newmarket School District.
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