Best Public Schools in Hillsborough, NH

Summary:

The city of Hillsborough, New Hampshire is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School, Hillsboro-Deering High School, and Hillsboro-Deering Middle School. While the high school is a standout performer, ranking 42nd out of 87 high schools in the state, the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with the elementary and middle schools struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes.

Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District faces significant challenges, with the high school being the lone bright spot. The middle school has shown some improvement in recent years, but the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of the state. Test scores, particularly in math and science, are well below state proficiency levels across the district. Additionally, the schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Addressing the performance gaps between grade levels and improving outcomes district-wide will be crucial for the Hillsboro-Deering schools. Identifying the root causes of the academic challenges, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, and developing targeted strategies to support student learning will be key priorities for the district moving forward.

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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 3rd 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 3rd Grade	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
Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 464-1110	437	42	10.3	37.8%	398 (91.1%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	32.9	166^th of 234 public elementary schools	29.1%		41	151^st of 237 public elementary schools	36.3%	15			52.0	36.0	31.0				39.0	33.0	34.0	49.0				40.0	41.0			41.0	$20,335
Hillsboro-Deering High School	Public	9-12	12 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 464-1130	370	36	10.3	32.2%	342 (92.4%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	42.6	42^nd of 87 public high schools	51.7%		29.4	61^st of 85 public high schools	28.2%	19	20.0	51.0							20.0							51.0			51.0	51.0	$21,979
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School	Public	6-8	6 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 464-1120	237	23	10.1	41.4%	224 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	28.8	99^th of 130 public middle schools	23.8%		23.4	109^th of 134 public middle schools	18.7%	10						45.0	21.0	30.0	32.0				50.0	38.0	34.0	41.0		27.0		27.0	$17,006

Cities Near Hillsborough

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Henniker	6.19 mi	1	101^st
Antrim	7.14 mi	2	128^th
Weare	8.64 mi	3	159^th
Bennington	9.03 mi	1	85^th
Bradford	9.17 mi	3	54^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.