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Goffstown School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
5
Schools
2,766
Students
$16,845
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
11.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-40pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Goffstown School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 2,766 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,845 is above average for a US public school district. Only 12% 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 49/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bartlett Elementary School01–04196
Glen Lake SchoolPK–KG184
Maple Avenue School01–04524
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mountain View Middle School05–08829
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Goffstown High School09–121,033
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,845+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
67%
State
25.5%
Local (property tax)
67.3%
Federal
7.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,766
Students
12%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,845 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 12% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goffstown School District?
Goffstown School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,766 students.
What is the graduation rate for Goffstown School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Goffstown School District spend per student?
Goffstown School District spends $16,845 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Goffstown School District?
12% of students in Goffstown School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Goffstown School District?
No, Goffstown School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Goffstown School District serve?
Goffstown School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Goffstown School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Goffstown School District is 49/100. 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.