Top Rankings
Manchester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,936 students in Manchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Manchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
21 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
11,936 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
1,036 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manchester 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Graduation Rate
72%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
8%
% Black
11%
2%
% White
49%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,700 in this school district is less 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 $15,737 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$211 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,700
$22,075
Spending / Student
$15,737
$21,293
Best Manchester School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Memorial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #33.
Green Acres School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Highland-goffes Falls School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Grades: PK-4
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Smyth Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jewett School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Manchester Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #88.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Grades: K-4
| 501 students
Rank: #1010.
Bakersville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #1111.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1212.
Manchester West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Grades: 9-12
| 771 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcdonough School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1515.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #1616.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Grades: 5-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1717.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Grades: 5-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1818.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #1919.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #2020.
Henry Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Cedar Street
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2121.
Beech Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester School District?
Manchester School District manages 21 public schools serving 11,936 students.
What is the rank of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District is ranked #184 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester School District?
49% of Manchester School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Manchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,737 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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