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Public elementary school · South Hampton School District · South Hampton, New Hampshire

South Hampton Barnard School

South Hampton Barnard School rates 8.8, right at the middle of South Hampton School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.8this school

8.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Hampton School District median is 8.8.

#41 of 481 schools in New Hampshire · South Hampton School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 8.8

The brief

An elementary school in South Hampton, NH where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 41 of 481 schools in New Hampshire and 1 of 1 in South Hampton School District.

South Hampton Barnard School is listed in South Hampton School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math82%35 points above the New Hampshire average of 47%2026 NHSAS
Reading66%14 points above the New Hampshire average of 52%2026 NHSAS
Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2023, to 74% in 2026, across a 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 NHSAS; 75 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.1
50% of the rating
Academics
9.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 NHSAS · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 NHSAS · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 03827; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Hampton Barnard School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$135,341
Median home value
$536,500
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
94.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
16
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
20
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
112/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for South Hampton. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (South Hampton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
3.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than South Hampton Barnard School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about South Hampton Barnard School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Barnard School is part of SAU 21 and maintains a website with resources for the 2026-27 school year, including voting information and new student registration details 1. The school publishes a School Improvement Plan and a Family Handbook, alongside a report card for the 2024-2025 period 1. Safety is prioritized through the SAU 21 Safety Program, which includes a digital hotline for reporting concerns or accessing crisis resources 1. The district has partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide private coaching sessions with mental health coaches for families and staff, available in English or Spanish 1. Recent activities include a trip to the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about maple syrup production and a student trial event themed around Goldilocks 1. The school participates in the Create and Unite project and Neighborhood Forest's 17th Annual Free Tree Program during Earth Week celebrations 1. Upcoming events in May 2026 include Teacher/Nurse Appreciation Week, a Staff Appreciation Lunch, a School Board meeting, and Drama Club performances of 'One in a Million' 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.sau21.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does South Hampton Barnard School serve?

South Hampton Barnard School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend South Hampton Barnard School?

South Hampton Barnard School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hampton Barnard School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Hampton Barnard School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Hampton Barnard School rank in NH?

South Hampton Barnard School ranks #41 of 481 schools in NH.

What is South Hampton Barnard School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Hampton Barnard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 South Hampton Barnard School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Hampton Barnard School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is South Hampton Barnard School a charter school?

No, South Hampton Barnard School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Hampton Barnard School a Title I school?

No, South Hampton Barnard School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Hampton Barnard School?

3.6% of students at South Hampton Barnard 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
83
Student-teacher ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rockingham County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$26,933
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
0.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 03827)
3,213
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
50.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.