Best Public Schools in Contoocook, NH

Summary:

The city of Contoocook, New Hampshire is home to 3 schools - 2 middle schools and 1 high school. These schools have consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with several standout institutions that rank among the top in the state.

Hopkinton High School is a standout, consistently ranked among the top 15 high schools in New Hampshire and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts high proficiency rates in reading (73%), science (63%), and SAT reading (73%), along with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9. Maple Street Elementary School also shines, with impressive proficiency rates in mathematics (67%) and reading (80%), particularly in 6th grade mathematics (81%). Hopkinton Middle School rounds out the top performers, ranking among the top 25 middle schools in New Hampshire and maintaining a 5-star rating in the previous school year.

The Hopkinton School District as a whole is ranked 26th out of 163 districts in New Hampshire and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The schools in Contoocook have a predominantly white student population, with relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic homogeneity may warrant further exploration to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students. Nevertheless, the schools' strong academic performance, consistent high rankings, and favorable student-teacher ratios suggest a commitment to providing a quality education for the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)						NH SAS Reading (2024)						NH SAS Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Hopkinton Middle School	Public	7-8	297 Park Ave.	Contoocook	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 746-4167	133	14	9.5	4.5%	123 (92.5%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	76.2	23^rd of 130 public middle schools	82.3%		88.6	10^th of 134 public middle schools	92.5%	13						69.0	65.0	68.0				74.0	55.0	66.0		35.0		35.0	$17,820
Hopkinton High School	Public	9-12	297 Park Ave.	Contoocook	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 746-4167	305	26	11.9	5.6%	276 (90.5%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	80.6	13^th of 87 public high schools	85.1%		82.8	14^th of 85 public high schools	83.5%	1	37.0	73.0						37.0						73.0			63.0	63.0	$20,330
Maple Street Elementary School	Public	4-6	194 Maple St.	Contoocook	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 746-4195	216	20	10.8	7.4%	190 (88.0%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)			66.0	56.0	81.0			67.0	75.0	82.0	84.0			80.0	45.0			45.0	$20,503

Cities Near Contoocook

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hopkinton	0.99 mi	1
Concord	6.15 mi	7	126^th
Penacook	6.33 mi	4	150^th
Weare	6.78 mi	3	159^th
Bow	7.12 mi	4	31^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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