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Exeter School District

30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833-2522
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Exeter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 807 students in Exeter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Exeter School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
807 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Exeter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#46 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
62%
42%
59%
51%
60-64%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.32
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,428 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,238 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,428
$22,075
Spending / Student
$25,238
$21,293

Best Exeter School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Street Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Lincoln St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8860
Grades: 3-5
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street School
40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8946
Grades: PK-2
| 390 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Exeter School District?
Exeter School District manages 2 public schools serving 807 students.
What is the rank of Exeter School District?
Exeter School District is ranked #46 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter School District?
90% of Exeter School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter School District?
Exeter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Exeter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,238 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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