Top Rankings
Hanover School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 438 students in Hanover School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Hanover School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
508 Schools
# Students
438 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hanover School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
76%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,132 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,434 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,132
$22,075
Spending / Student
$34,434
$21,293
Best Hanover School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover School District?
Hanover School District manages 1 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District is ranked #2 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover School District?
76% of Hanover School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hanover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,434 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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