For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,094 students in Gilford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Gilford School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,094 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Gilford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.32
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,021 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
93%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
50
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,877 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,456 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,877
$22,075
Spending / Student
$21,456
$21,293
Best Gilford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Gilford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Gilford Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilford School District?
Gilford School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,094 students.
What is the rank of Gilford School District?
Gilford School District is ranked #63 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilford School District?
93% of Gilford School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilford School District?
Gilford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Gilford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,456 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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