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Gilford School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
3
Schools
1,126
Students
$22,003
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
15.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Gilford School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,126 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,003 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gilford Elementary SchoolKG–04322
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gilford Middle School05–08305
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gilford High School09–12499
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,003+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
76%
State
20.2%
Local (property tax)
75.5%
Federal
4.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,126
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,003 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gilford School District?
Gilford School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,126 students.
What is the graduation rate for Gilford School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Gilford School District spend per student?
Gilford School District spends $22,003 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Gilford School District?
15% of students in Gilford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Gilford School District?
No, Gilford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Gilford School District serve?
Gilford School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.