Top Rankings
Milford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,011 students in Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
5 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
2,011 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milford 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 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,269 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,599
$22,075
Spending / Student
$20,269
$21,293
Best Milford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 West St.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4201
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Milford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Osgood Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-5221
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Heron Pond Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Heron Pond Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Gr: 2-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Elm St.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4434
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4434
Gr: K-1 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Heron Pond Road
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,011 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #118 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford School District?
87% of Milford School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford School District?
Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,269 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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