Top Rankings
Somersworth 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 4 public schools serving 1,335 students in Somersworth 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 Somersworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
4 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,335 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somersworth 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 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
75%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,207 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 $22,394 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,207
$22,075
Spending / Student
$22,394
$21,293
Best Somersworth School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somersworth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Wood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: PK-2
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,335 students.
What is the rank of Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District is ranked #168 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 Somersworth School District?
75% of Somersworth School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Somersworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,394 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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