Pelham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,646 students in Pelham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), 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).
Pelham 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.32
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,396 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
85%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
123
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,422 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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 #128 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), 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 $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in NH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
