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Contoocook Valley School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
11
Schools
1,969
Students
$25,093
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
22.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Contoocook Valley School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,969 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,093 is above average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Great Brook School05–08224
South Meadow School05–08339
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Conval Regional High School09–12683
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,093+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
67%
State
25.1%
Local (property tax)
67.0%
Federal
7.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
1,969
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,093 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 1,969 students.
What is the graduation rate for Contoocook Valley School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Contoocook Valley School District spend per student?
Contoocook Valley School District spends $25,093 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Contoocook Valley School District?
22% of students in Contoocook Valley School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Contoocook Valley School District?
No, Contoocook Valley School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Contoocook Valley School District serve?
Contoocook Valley School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Contoocook Valley School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Contoocook Valley School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.