Top Rankings
Sunapee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 400 students in Sunapee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Sunapee School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
400 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sunapee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,823 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,533 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,823
$22,357
Spending / Student
$31,533
$21,566
Best Sunapee School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunapee Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sunapee Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sunapee Middle High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sunapee School District?
Sunapee School District manages 3 public schools serving 400 students.
What is the rank of Sunapee School District?
Sunapee School District is ranked #28 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunapee School District?
90% of Sunapee School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunapee School District?
Sunapee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Sunapee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,533 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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