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Schools in Hudson · Hudson School District

Hudson’s public schools score below 66% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Hudson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.

#80of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
55%
▲ 4 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
40%
▼ 0 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
83%
▼ 5 pts vs NH 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.7K
▼ 11% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.1
NH 11.2
Schools in town
8
2,921 students on the public path
In brief

Hudson’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 133 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hudson’s, its schools beat 20%, lower than their 34% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in reading, below in math

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide; 83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,662 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Presentation of Mary Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hudson’s grade

B− Test scoresC− Graduation

C: better than 34% of New Hampshire school districts, #80 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores are above the New Hampshire average; graduation is below it.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 34%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (133)Better than 20%
Towns in Hillsborough County (28)Better than 18%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,530 test results and a graduating class of 270 could put Hudson anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Hudson’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,529 in math, 1,530 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
KLibrary Street SchoolHudson School DistrictNo scores
2–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
6–8Hudson Memorial SchoolHudson School DistrictC
9–12Alvirne High SchoolHudson School DistrictB

Hudson’s public schools are run by Hudson 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.

Hudson School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,921 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 11.1 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$20,662NH $23,296 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 50.8% · 1530 students tested
Math40%
State average 40.5% · 1529 students tested

Hudson vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HudsonCHudson
WindhamAWindham
NashuaCNashua
PelhamB+Pelham
LondonderryB+Londonderry
LitchfieldB+Litchfield

Every school in Hudson

8 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 Hudsonby address
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
96 students19:1Rate it →
Library Street School
Elementary · Grades K
190 students6:1Rate it →
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1
200 students10:1Rate it →
Nottingham West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5
B−
457 students14:1Rate it →
Hills Garrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5
A−
354 students11:1Rate it →
Hudson Memorial School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
648 students12:1Rate it →
Alvirne High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
976 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Presentation of Mary Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
512 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about Hudson’s schools

Are Hudson’s schools good?

On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hudson children attend score below 66% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #80 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hudson in?

Hudson School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,921 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hudson kids go to high school?

Alvirne High School, with 976 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Hudson’s graduation rate?

83% of the class of 2023 in Hudson School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.

How much does Hudson spend per student?

$20,662 in Hudson School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hudson?

Yes: Presentation of Mary Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 512 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) 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.