Holderness Central School vs. Thornton Central School
Should I attend Holderness Central School or Thornton Central School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Holderness Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Thornton Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Holderness Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thornton Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
144 students
189 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#63 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
19
Grade 1 Students
17
20
Grade 2 Students
13
16
Grade 3 Students
16
26
Grade 4 Students
12
28
Grade 5 Students
23
22
Grade 6 Students
16
13
Grade 7 Students
19
22
Grade 8 Students
15
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
96%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
