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Rochester School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
11
Schools
3,891
Students
$18,080
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
38.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
84.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Rochester School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 3,891 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,080 is above average for a US public school district. 38% 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 (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chamberlain Street SchoolKG–05298
East Rochester SchoolPK–05293
Gonic SchoolKG–05192
Maple Street Magnet SchoolKG–05110
McClelland SchoolKG–05346
Nancy Loud SchoolKG–0481
School Street SchoolKG–0466
William Allen SchoolKG–05281
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rochester Middle School06–08847
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bud Carlson Academy09–1276
Spaulding High School09–121,301
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,080+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
51%
State
39.7%
Local (property tax)
50.5%
Federal
9.8%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
3,891
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.9%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,080 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 3,891 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rochester School District?
The graduation rate is 84.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rochester School District spend per student?
Rochester School District spends $18,080 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rochester School District?
38% of students in Rochester School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rochester School District?
No, Rochester School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rochester School District serve?
Rochester School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rochester School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rochester 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.