Very Good
#148 of 480 schools in NH
Top 31% in state
Rivendell Academy
High School · Rivendell Interstate School District · Orford, NH
A high school in Orford, NH where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2972 Route 25A, Orford, NH 03777
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rivendell Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 22 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rivendell Academy 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated802/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orford), 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
$85,938
Median home value
$261,700
Median rent
$1,605/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rivendell Interstate School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $31,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rivendell Academy is listed in Rivendell Interstate School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rivendell Academy
Rivendell Academy is a public high school in Orford, NH, part of Rivendell Interstate School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivendell Academy
What grades does Rivendell Academy serve?
Rivendell Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rivendell Academy?
Rivendell Academy has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivendell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell Academy is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rivendell Academy rank in NH?
Rivendell Academy ranks #148 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Rivendell Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivendell Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Rivendell Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivendell Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rivendell Academy a charter school?
No, Rivendell Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rivendell Academy a Title I school?
No, Rivendell Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rivendell Academy?
44.4% of students at Rivendell 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grafton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (603) 353-4321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 03777)
- 1,289
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 03777; 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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