Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Milton’s public schools score below 98% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Milton’s districts is 17%, below the New Hampshire average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Milton, 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 93% 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.
Milton’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 26% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 51% and 40% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire (the state reports Milton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,207 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 Nute Junior High School, then Nute High School. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Shortridge 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.
What’s behind Milton’s grade
D−: better than 2% of New Hampshire school districts, #124 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 Milton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Milton
Milton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 237 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Milton
Nute High School
Grades 9–12 · 166 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Milton
Nute High School
Grades 9–12 · 166 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Milton
Nute High School
Grades 9–12 · 166 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Milton
Nute High School
Grades 9–12 · 166 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Milton’s public schools are run by Milton 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 below the state in reading
Milton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Milton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | D− | Milton |
| Farmington | C− | Farmington |
| Wakefield | D | Wakefield |
| Middleton | D− | Middleton |
Acton, ME and Lebanon, ME border Milton but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.
Every school in Milton
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 Milton’s schools
Are Milton’s schools good?
On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Milton children attend score below 98% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade, #124 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Milton in?
Milton School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 508 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Milton kids go to high school?
Nute High School, with 166 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Milton’s graduation rate?
70–79% of the class of 2023 in Milton School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.
How much does Milton spend per student?
$21,207 in Milton School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Milton?
Yes: Shortridge Academy (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 17 students).
Parents talk
What Milton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Milton → 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.