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Schools in Northfield · Winnisquam Regional School District

Northfield’s public schools score below 70% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation

In Northfield, 42% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New Hampshire average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Northfield, 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.

#85of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% 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
42%
▼ 9 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▼ 6 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 1–3 pts vs NH 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.4K
▼ 8% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.2
NH 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
969 students on the public path
In brief

Northfield’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 51% and 40% statewide; 88% 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 Northfield’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,430 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 5 the district’s path is Winnisquam Regional Middle School, then Winnisquam Regional High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Two Compass Classical Academy Charter School campuses and Spaulding Academy and Family Services (private) are 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 Northfield’s grade

C− Test scoresC+ Graduation

C: better than 30% of New Hampshire school districts, #85 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Both inputs trail the New Hampshire average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 30%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (165)Better than 32%
Towns in Merrimack County (24)Better than 17%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 653 test results and a graduating class of 99 could put Northfield anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 88% of Northfield’s students in the tested grades sat them (653 in math, 653 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–4Southwick SchoolWinnisquam Regional School DistrictC+
5–8Winnisquam Regional Middle Schoolin TiltonC
9–12Winnisquam Regional High Schoolin TiltonC+

Northfield’s public schools are run by Winnisquam Regional School District, which also serves Sanbornton and Tilton. 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.

Winnisquam Regional School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,176 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 13.2 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$21,430NH $23,296 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 50.8% · 653 students tested
Math35%
State average 40.5% · 653 students tested

Northfield vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NorthfieldCWinnisquam Regional
TiltonCWinnisquam Regional
FranklinD−Franklin
BoscawenB−Merrimack Valley
CanterburyCShaker Regional
BelmontCShaker Regional

Every school in Northfield

6 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 Northfieldby address
Southwick School
Elementary · Grades K–4
C+
251 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving Northfieldin other towns
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Tilton
C
361 students13:1Rate it →
Winnisquam Regional High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Tilton
C+
357 students16:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Elementary · Grades PK–8
D−
Charter
149 students19:1Rate it →
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
High · Grades 9–12
Charter
43 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Spaulding Academy and Family Services
Grades K–12
Private · Special education
70 students4:1Rate it →

Questions about Northfield’s schools

Are Northfield’s schools good?

On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Northfield children attend score below 70% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #85 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Northfield in?

Winnisquam Regional School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,176 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Northfield kids go to high school?

Winnisquam Regional High School in Tilton, with 357 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Northfield’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Winnisquam Regional School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.

How much does Northfield spend per student?

$21,430 in Winnisquam Regional School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Northfield?

Yes: Spaulding Academy and Family Services (special education, grades K–12, 70 students). Northfield also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.

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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.