Pembroke School District

Pembroke Academy, 267 Pembroke St.
Pembroke, NH 03275-1343
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pembroke School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,345 students in Pembroke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Pembroke School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
1,345 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pembroke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#130 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
42%
47%
51%
30%
36%
94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,471 is less than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,949
$22,357
Spending / Student
$19,471
$21,566

Best Pembroke School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Rivers School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
243 Academy Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9539
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Belanger Dr.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9000
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Academy Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7881
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pembroke School District?
Pembroke School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,345 students.
What is the rank of Pembroke School District?
Pembroke School District is ranked #136 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pembroke School District?
89% of Pembroke School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pembroke School District?
Pembroke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Pembroke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,471 is less than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,345 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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