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#232 of 480 schools in NH
Top 48% in state
Pinkerton Academy
High School · Pinkerton Academy School District · Derry, NH
A high school in Derry, NH where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5 Pinkerton St., Derry, NH 03038
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinkerton Academy score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated836/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Derry), 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
$104,306
Median home value
$381,700
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pinkerton Academy School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pinkerton Academy is listed in Pinkerton Academy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinkerton Academy
Pinkerton Academy is a public high school in Derry, NH, part of Pinkerton Academy School District, serving approximately 3,057 students in grades 9th-UG with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Pinkerton Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinkerton Academy
What grades does Pinkerton Academy serve?
Pinkerton Academy serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Pinkerton Academy?
Pinkerton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 3,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinkerton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinkerton Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinkerton Academy rank in NH?
Pinkerton Academy ranks #232 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Pinkerton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinkerton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Pinkerton Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinkerton Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pinkerton Academy a charter school?
No, Pinkerton Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinkerton Academy a Title I school?
No, Pinkerton Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinkerton Academy?
11.9% of students at Pinkerton Academy 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 – UG
- Enrollment
- 3,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 220
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (603) 437-5200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03038)
- 34,622
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 03038; 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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