Woodbury School

206 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Woodbury School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in NH
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Woodbury School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Woodbury School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#208 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
42%
56%
51%
37%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
77%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(22-23)
20.9%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bears

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodbury School's ranking?
Woodbury School is ranked #208 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Woodbury School?
762 students attend Woodbury School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Woodbury School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodbury School?
Woodbury School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodbury School offer ?
Woodbury School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodbury School part of?
Woodbury School is part of Salem School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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