Thornton School District
School District · Plymouth, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Evaluating Thornton School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Thornton School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Thornton Central School
Thornton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$28,427
+$6,045 vs New Hampshire median
District size
173 students
Smaller than New Hampshire median
Top-Rated Schools in Thornton School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornton Central School | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Thornton School District
Thornton School District is a Plymouth, New Hampshire school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 173 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. The district invests $28,427 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Thornton School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thornton Central School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Thornton School District students show an average math proficiency of 66.3% and ELA proficiency of 73.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Thornton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Thornton School District with test data.
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Plymouth
- Total Enrollment
- 173
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thornton School District?
Thornton School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Thornton School District?
The average composite rating for Thornton School District is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Thornton School District?
Thornton School District spends $28,427 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thornton School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Thornton School District is 7.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Thornton School District?
Thornton Central School is the highest-rated school in Thornton School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Thornton School District?
Across schools in Thornton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.8%
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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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