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Newfound Area School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
6
Schools
1,167
Students
$21,983
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
27.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Newfound Area School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,167 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,983 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newfound Memorial Middle School06–08287
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newfound Regional High School09–13377
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,983+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
58%
State
30.0%
Local (property tax)
58.3%
Federal
11.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,167
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,983 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newfound Area School District?
Newfound Area School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,167 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newfound Area School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newfound Area School District spend per student?
Newfound Area School District spends $21,983 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newfound Area School District?
28% of students in Newfound Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newfound Area School District?
No, Newfound Area School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newfound Area School District serve?
Newfound Area School District serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Newfound Area School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newfound Area School District is 44/100. 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.