Photo: TrustTruth at en.wikipedia · Public domainJaffrey’s public schools score below 65% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Jaffrey, 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.
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.
Jaffrey’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 51% and 40% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire (the state reports Jaffrey’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,672 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Conant Middle High School (M), then Conant Middle High School (H). Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Victory High School (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.
What’s behind Jaffrey’s grade
C+: better than 35% of New Hampshire school districts, #77 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Both inputs trail the New Hampshire average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jaffrey, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Jaffrey
Jaffrey Grade School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Jaffrey
Jaffrey Grade School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Jaffrey
Jaffrey Grade School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Jaffrey
Jaffrey Grade School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Jaffrey
Jaffrey Grade School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Jaffrey
Jaffrey Grade School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Jaffrey
Conant Middle High School (M)
Grades 6–8 · 241 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Jaffrey
Conant Middle High School (M)
Grades 6–8 · 241 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Jaffrey
Conant Middle High School (M)
Grades 6–8 · 241 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Jaffrey
Conant Middle High School (H)
Grades 9–12 · 336 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Jaffrey
Conant Middle High School (H)
Grades 9–12 · 336 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Jaffrey’s public schools are run by Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District, which also serves Rindge. 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.
Below the state in reading
Jaffrey vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Jaffrey’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffrey | C+ | Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative |
| Dublin | B− | Contoocook Valley |
| Fitzwilliam | C− | Monadnock Regional |
| Rindge | C+ | Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative |
| Marlborough | D | Marlborough |
| Troy | C− | Monadnock Regional |
Every school in Jaffrey
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 Jaffrey’s schools
Are Jaffrey’s schools good?
On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Jaffrey children attend score below 65% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #77 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Jaffrey in?
Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,151 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Jaffrey kids go to high school?
Conant Middle High School (H), with 336 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Jaffrey’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.
How much does Jaffrey spend per student?
$22,672 in Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Jaffrey?
Yes: Victory High School (religious, grades 9–12, 43 students).
Parents talk
What Jaffrey families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Jaffrey → They have their own page.
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.