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Pelham 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,646 students in Pelham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Pelham School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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
1,646 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pelham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
85%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,422 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,966
$22,103
Spending / Student
$18,422
$21,321
Best Pelham School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Pelham Memorial School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham School District?
Pelham School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,646 students.
What is the rank of Pelham School District?
Pelham School District is ranked #111 out of 188 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham School District?
85% of Pelham School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Pelham School District?
Pelham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Pelham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,422 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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