Somersworth School District
School District · Somersworth, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,291
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,291
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Somersworth School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Somersworth 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.
Somersworth High School
Somersworth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Somersworth Middle School
Somersworth · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maple Wood Elementary School
Somersworth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#72 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,291
$91 vs New Hampshire median
District size
1,352 students
Larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Somersworth School District ranks #72 of 89 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Somersworth School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Somersworth High School (5.4/10), Somersworth Middle School (5.3/10), and Maple Wood Elementary School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Somersworth School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somersworth High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Somersworth Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Maple Wood Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Somersworth School District
Somersworth School District is a Somersworth, New Hampshire school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,352 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $22,291 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Somersworth School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Somersworth High School, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Somersworth School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Somersworth School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Somersworth School District with test data.
Schools in Somersworth School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Somersworth
- Total Enrollment
- 1,352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Somersworth School District?
The average composite rating for Somersworth School District is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District spends $22,291 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Somersworth School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Somersworth School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Somersworth School District?
Somersworth High School is the highest-rated school in Somersworth School District with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Somersworth School District?
Across schools in Somersworth School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Somersworth School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Somersworth School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 4 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.6%
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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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