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Berlin School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
3
Schools
1,010
Students
$21,748
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
50.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Berlin School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,010 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,748 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Berlin Elementary SchoolPK–05422
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Berlin Middle School06–08220
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Berlin Senior High School09–13368
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,748+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
30%
State
49.8%
Local (property tax)
29.9%
Federal
20.4%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,010
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,748 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Berlin School District?
Berlin School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,010 students.
What is the graduation rate for Berlin School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Berlin School District spend per student?
Berlin School District spends $21,748 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Berlin School District?
51% of students in Berlin School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Berlin School District?
No, Berlin School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Berlin School District serve?
Berlin School District serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Berlin School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Berlin School District is 42/100. 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.