Top Rankings
Hooksett School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,268 students in Hooksett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Hooksett School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
505 Schools
# Students
1,268 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hooksett School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
86%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,625 is higher than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,289 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,625
$22,103
Spending / Student
$26,289
$21,321
Best Hooksett School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hooksett Memorial School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Memorial Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 485-9890
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 485-9890
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
David R. Cawley Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Whitehall Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hooksett School District?
Hooksett School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Hooksett School District?
Hooksett School District is ranked #39 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hooksett School District?
86% of Hooksett School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hooksett School District?
Hooksett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Hooksett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,289 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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