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Manchester School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
21
Schools
12,063
Students
$16,719
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
49.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Manchester School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 12,063 students across 21 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,719 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (21)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bakersville SchoolPK–05325
Beech Street SchoolKG–05473
Gossler Park SchoolKG–04300
Green Acres SchoolPK–05435
Henry Wilson Elementary SchoolKG–05434
Highland-Goffes Falls SchoolPK–04325
Jewett SchoolPK–04453
McDonough SchoolPK–05446
Northwest Elementary SchoolKG–04487
Parker-Varney SchoolPK–04396
Smyth Road SchoolPK–05426
Webster SchoolPK–05389
Weston Elementary SchoolPK–05483
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School06–08660
Hillside Middle School06–08746
Middle School At Parkside05–08858
Southside Middle School05–08750
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,719+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
42%
State
41.3%
Local (property tax)
41.8%
Federal
16.9%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
12,063
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,719 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has 21 public schools, serving a total of 12,063 students.
What is the graduation rate for Manchester School District?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Manchester School District spend per student?
Manchester School District spends $16,719 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Manchester School District?
50% of students in Manchester School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Manchester School District?
No, Manchester School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Manchester School District serve?
Manchester School District serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Manchester School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Manchester 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.