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Bow School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
3
Schools
1,663
Students
$19,736
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
4.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-48pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bow School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,663 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,736 is above average for a US public school district. Only 4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bow Elementary SchoolPK–04533
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bow Memorial School05–08526
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bow High School09–12604
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,736+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
71%
State
22.7%
Local (property tax)
71.1%
Federal
6.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,663
Students
4%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,736 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 4% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
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 Bow School District?
Bow School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,663 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bow School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bow School District spend per student?
Bow School District spends $19,736 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bow School District?
4% of students in Bow School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bow School District?
No, Bow School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bow School District serve?
Bow School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bow School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bow School District is 47/100. 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.