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Kearsarge Regional School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
7
Schools
1,728
Students
$24,478
Per-Pupil Spend
+71% nat'l
14.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kearsarge Regional School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,728 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,478 is above average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (7)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kearsarge Regional Middle School06–08410
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kearsarge Regional High School09–13508
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
James House PreschoolPK–PK46
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,478+71% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
70%
State
25.0%
Local (property tax)
69.9%
Federal
5.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
1,728
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,478 per pupil — 71% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kearsarge Regional School District?
Kearsarge Regional School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 1,728 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kearsarge Regional School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kearsarge Regional School District spend per student?
Kearsarge Regional School District spends $24,478 per pupil — 71% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kearsarge Regional School District?
14% of students in Kearsarge Regional School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kearsarge Regional School District?
No, Kearsarge Regional School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kearsarge Regional School District serve?
Kearsarge Regional School District serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Kearsarge Regional School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kearsarge Regional 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.