Manchester School District
School District · Manchester, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,077
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,077
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Manchester School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Manchester 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.
Manchester School of Technology (high School)
Manchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highland-goffes Falls School
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Webster School
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#84 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,077
$4,305 vs New Hampshire median
District size
11,980 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Manchester School District ranks #84 of 89 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Manchester School District's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Manchester School of Technology (high School) (6.4/10), Highland-goffes Falls School (6.2/10), and Webster School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Manchester School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Manchester School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester School of Technology (high School) | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Highland-goffes Falls School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Webster School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Manchester Memorial High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Bakersville School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Manchester Central High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Middle School at Parkside | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Mcdonough School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Manchester West High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Beech Street School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Manchester School District
Manchester School District is a Manchester, New Hampshire school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 11,980 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $18,077 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Manchester School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Manchester School of Technology (high School), which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Manchester School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Manchester School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Manchester School District with test data.
Schools in Manchester School District
21 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Manchester
- Total Enrollment
- 11,980
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,033
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has 21 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Manchester School District?
The average composite rating for Manchester School District is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Manchester School District?
Manchester School District spends $18,077 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Manchester School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Manchester School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Manchester School District?
Manchester School of Technology (high School) is the highest-rated school in Manchester School District with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Manchester School District?
Across schools in Manchester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Manchester School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Manchester School District has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 21 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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
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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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