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Litchfield School District

1 Highlander Court
Litchfield, NH 03052-8401
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Litchfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,174 students in Litchfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
51±¬ÁÏs in Litchfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,174 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Litchfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#105 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
37%
42%
52%
51%
32%
36%
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
86%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,202 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,112
$22,075
Spending / Student
$19,202
$21,293

Best Litchfield School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Campbell High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Highlander Ct.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 546-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Griffin Memorial School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-5931
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Mcelwain Dr.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-0566
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,174 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District is ranked #110 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield School District?
86% of Litchfield School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Litchfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,202 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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