Derry Cooperative School District
School District · Derry, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Derry Cooperative School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Derry Cooperative School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Range Elementary School
Derry · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Derry Village School
Derry · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Derry · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#67 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,091
$291 vs New Hampshire median
District size
3,093 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Derry Cooperative School District ranks #67 of 89 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Derry Cooperative School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Range Elementary School (8.2/10), Derry Village School (7.6/10), and East Derry Memorial Elementary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Derry Cooperative School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Range Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Derry Village School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | East Derry Memorial Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Gilbert H. Hood Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | West Running Brook Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Grinnell School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Derry Cooperative School District
Derry Cooperative School District is a Derry, New Hampshire school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,093 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $22,091 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Derry Cooperative School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Range Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Derry Cooperative School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Derry Cooperative School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Derry Cooperative School District with test data.
Schools in Derry Cooperative School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Derry
- Total Enrollment
- 3,093
- Teachers (FTE)
- 248
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Derry Cooperative School District?
The average composite rating for Derry Cooperative School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District spends $22,091 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Derry Cooperative School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Derry Cooperative School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Derry Cooperative School District?
South Range Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Derry Cooperative School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Derry Cooperative School District?
Across schools in Derry Cooperative School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Derry Cooperative School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Derry Cooperative School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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