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Rochester School District

150 Wakefield St., Ste. 8
Rochester, NH 03867-1348
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Top Rankings

Rochester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,807 students in Rochester 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 Rochester School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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
10 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
3,807 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rochester 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 80% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#176 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
26%
42%
29%
51%
23%
36%
(22-23)
80%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,863 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 $19,780 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,863
$22,075
Spending / Student
$19,780
$21,293

Best Rochester School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bud Carlson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Rochester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcclelland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Street Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #66.
Gonic School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #77.
School Street School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Grades: K-4
| 55 students
Rank: #88.
William Allen School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #99.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #1010.
Chamberlain Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Grades: K-5
| 347 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochester School District?
Rochester School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,807 students.
What is the rank of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District is ranked #175 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester School District?
87% of Rochester School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Rochester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,780 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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