Photo: BakedintheHole · CC BY 4.0Hampstead’s public schools outscore 71% of New Hampshire districts
On the state reading tests, 63% of Hampstead’s students scored proficient, above the New Hampshire average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hampstead, 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.
From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% 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.
Hampstead’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 154 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hampstead’s, its schools beat 79%, higher than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 63% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $30,835 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Hampstead Middle School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hampstead Academy (private) and Lexington Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Hampstead’s grade
B+: better than 71% of New Hampshire school districts, #33 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores are above the New Hampshire average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hampstead, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hampstead
Hampstead Central School
Grades PK–4 · 470 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Central School
Grades PK–4 · 470 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Central School
Grades PK–4 · 470 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Central School
Grades PK–4 · 470 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Central School
Grades PK–4 · 470 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 352 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 352 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 352 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hampstead
Hampstead Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 352 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Hampstead’s public schools are run by Hampstead 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.
Well above the state in reading
Hampstead vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Hampstead’s borders.
Every school in Hampstead
4 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).
Questions about Hampstead’s schools
Are Hampstead’s schools good?
By New Hampshire’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hampstead children attend outscore 71% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #33 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Hampstead in?
Hampstead School District, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 822 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Hampstead spend per student?
$30,835 in Hampstead School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hampstead?
Yes: Hampstead Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 43 students) and Lexington Academy (special education, grades 3–6, 3 students).
Parents talk
What Hampstead families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hampstead → They have their own page.
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.