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Schools in Gilmanton · Gilmanton School District

Gilmanton’s public schools outscore 81% of New Hampshire districts

In Gilmanton, 57% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New Hampshire average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gilmanton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.

#17of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
65%
▲ 14 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 16 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Spent per student
$23.9K
▲ 3% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.2
NH 11.2
Schools in town
1
335 students on the public path
In brief

Gilmanton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 65% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,922 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Gilmanton’s grade

A− Test scores

A−: better than 81% of New Hampshire school districts, #17 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores are above the New Hampshire average; there is no graduation rate to add.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (139)Better than 84%
Towns in Belknap County (10)Better than 90%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 262 test results could put Gilmanton anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Gilmanton’s students in the tested grades sat them (262 in math, 262 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gilmanton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–8Gilmanton Elementary SchoolGilmanton School DistrictA−

Gilmanton’s public schools are run by Gilmanton School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Gilmanton School DistrictGrades K–8 · 1 schools · 335 students, down 13% since 2020–21 · 11.2 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$23,922NH $23,296 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading65%
State average 50.8% · 262 students tested
Math57%
State average 40.5% · 262 students tested

Gilmanton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Gilmanton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GilmantonA−Gilmanton
BarnsteadDBarnstead PK–8 · Prospect Mountain High School Joint Maintenance Agreement District 9–12
BelmontCShaker Regional
AltonC−Alton PK–8 · Prospect Mountain High School Joint Maintenance Agreement District 9–12
LoudonB−Merrimack Valley
GilfordB+Gilford

Every school in Gilmanton

1 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Hampshire’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Gilmantonby address
Gilmanton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Gilmanton IW
A−
335 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Gilmanton’s schools

Are Gilmanton’s schools good?

By New Hampshire’s own tests, yes: the public schools Gilmanton children attend outscore 81% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #17 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.

What school district is Gilmanton in?

Gilmanton School District, which runs grades K–8 and enrolls 335 students in 1 schools (2024–25).

How much does Gilmanton spend per student?

$23,922 in Gilmanton School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Hampshire. Stars are from neighbors.