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Somersworth School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
4
Schools
1,328
Students
$23,181
Per-Pupil Spend
+62% nat'l
37.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Somersworth School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,328 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,181 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Idlehurst Elementary SchoolPK–02311
Maple Wood Elementary School03–05281
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Somersworth Middle School06–08342
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Somersworth High School09–12394
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,181+62% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
49%
State
34.6%
Local (property tax)
49.1%
Federal
16.3%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (49%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,328
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,181 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Somersworth School District?
Somersworth School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,328 students.
What is the graduation rate for Somersworth School District?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Somersworth School District spend per student?
Somersworth School District spends $23,181 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Somersworth School District?
38% of students in Somersworth School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Somersworth School District?
No, Somersworth School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Somersworth School District serve?
Somersworth School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Somersworth School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Somersworth School District is 38/100. 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.