Keene School District
School District · Keene, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Keene School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Keene 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.
Keene High School
Keene · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fuller Elementary School
Keene · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Symonds Elementary School
Keene · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#77 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,067
$2,315 vs New Hampshire median
District size
3,044 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Keene School District ranks #77 of 89 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Keene School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Keene High School (6.5/10), Fuller Elementary School (5.6/10), and Symonds Elementary School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Keene School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keene High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Fuller Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Symonds Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Franklin Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Keene Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Wheelock Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Keene School District
Keene School District is a Keene, New Hampshire school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,044 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $20,067 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Keene School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Keene High School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Keene School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Keene School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Keene School District with test data.
Schools in Keene School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Keene
- Total Enrollment
- 3,044
- Teachers (FTE)
- 266
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Keene School District?
Keene School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Keene School District?
The average composite rating for Keene School District is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Keene School District?
Keene School District spends $20,067 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Keene School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Keene School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Keene School District?
Keene High School is the highest-rated school in Keene School District with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Keene School District?
Across schools in Keene School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Keene School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Keene School District has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 7 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
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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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