For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,045 students in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,045 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,183 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 $23,089 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,183
$22,075
Spending / Student
$23,089
$21,293
Best Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro-deering Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,045 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District is ranked #159 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
92% of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,089 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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