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Rye School District

48 Post Rd.
Greenland, NH 03840-2313
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 400 students in Rye School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Rye School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
400 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rye School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#10 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
70%
42%
76%
51%
70-74%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,288 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,078 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,288
$22,075
Spending / Student
$36,078
$21,293

Best Rye School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Rye Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rye School District?
Rye School District manages 2 public schools serving 400 students.
What is the rank of Rye School District?
Rye School District is ranked #9 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rye School District?
94% of Rye School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rye School District?
Rye School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Rye School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,078 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in NH
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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