Top Rankings
Northwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 413 students in Northwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Northwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1 School
506 Schools
# Students
413 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwood School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
94%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,085 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,070 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,085
$22,357
Spending / Student
$28,070
$21,566
Best Northwood School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood School District?
Northwood School District manages 1 public schools serving 413 students.
What is the rank of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is ranked #62 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood School District?
94% of Northwood School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Northwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,070 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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