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#194 of 480 schools in NH
Top 40% in state
Hillsboro-deering High School
High School · Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District · Hillsborough, NH
A Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12 Hillcat Dr., Hillsborough, NH 03244
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillsboro-deering High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillsboro-deering High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsborough), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,886
Median home value
$252,900
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–10 | 2.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 4.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillsboro-deering High School is listed in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillsboro-deering High School
Hillsboro-deering High School is a public high school in Hillsborough, NH, part of Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillsboro-deering High School
What grades does Hillsboro-deering High School serve?
Hillsboro-deering High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillsboro-deering High School?
Hillsboro-deering High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro-deering High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro-deering High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillsboro-deering High School rank in NH?
Hillsboro-deering High School ranks #194 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Hillsboro-deering High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillsboro-deering High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillsboro-deering High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro-deering High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillsboro-deering High School a charter school?
No, Hillsboro-deering High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillsboro-deering High School a Title I school?
No, Hillsboro-deering High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsboro-deering High School?
36.2% of students at Hillsboro-deering High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (603) 464-1130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03244)
- 8,005
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03244; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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