South Hampton School District

The South Hampton School District is home to a single exceptional elementary school, South Hampton Barnard School, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 89 students. This standout school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Hampshire, with a statewide ranking of 7 out of 234 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Hampton Barnard School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 78% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 82% in reading, far exceeding the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are especially noteworthy, with 91% of 4th-grade students and 75% of 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better. Despite having a predominantly white student population (95.51%), the school also has a small percentage of Hispanic (2.25%), Asian (1.12%), and multiracial (1.12%) students, indicating a level of diversity within the school community.

The school's efficient resource utilization is evident in its low free and reduced lunch rate (4.49%) and small student-teacher ratio (8.9:1), suggesting that the school is effectively supporting student learning. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily improved over the years, from 68th out of 231 schools in 2018-2019 to 7th out of 234 schools in 2023-2024, indicating a trend of continuous improvement. Overall, South Hampton Barnard School is an exceptional educational institution that is providing a high-quality education to its students and consistently outperforming the state average in academic achievement.