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Dresden School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
2
Schools
1,014
Students
$25,400
Per-Pupil Spend
+77% nat'l
4.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-48pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dresden School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,014 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,400 is above average for a US public school district. Only 4% 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 55/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (2)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Frances C. Richmond School06–08360
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hanover High School09–12654
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,400+77% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
State
9.4%
Local (property tax)
88.9%
Federal
1.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (89%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
1,014
Students
4%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score55/100
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 $25,400 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 4% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dresden School District?
Dresden School District has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,014 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dresden School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dresden School District spend per student?
Dresden School District spends $25,400 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dresden School District?
4% of students in Dresden School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dresden School District?
No, Dresden School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dresden School District serve?
Dresden School District serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dresden School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dresden School District is 55/100. 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.