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Schools in Raymond · Raymond School District

Raymond’s public schools score below 73% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Raymond, 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.

≈could be anywhere from D to B−#93of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% 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
49%
▼ 2 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
37%
▼ 4 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 4–8 pts vs NH 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.8K
▲ 2% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.4
NH 11.2
Schools in town
4
1,114 students on the public path
In brief

Raymond’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 51% and 40% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire (the state reports Raymond’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,813 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 4 the district’s path is Iber Holmes Gove Middle School, then Raymond High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

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 Raymond’s grade

C+ Test scoresD Graduation

C: better than 27% of New Hampshire school districts, #93 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Both inputs trail the New Hampshire average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 27%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (163)Better than 23%
Towns in Rockingham County (34)Better than 3%
DB−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 568 test results and a graduating class of 82 could put Raymond anywhere from D to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Raymond’s students in the tested grades sat them (570 in math, 567 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–3Lamprey River Elementary SchoolRaymond School DistrictC−
4–8Iber Holmes Gove Middle SchoolRaymond School DistrictC
9–12Raymond High SchoolRaymond School DistrictC

Raymond’s public schools are run by Raymond 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.

Raymond School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,114 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 11.4 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$23,813NH $23,296 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 50.8% · 567 students tested
Math37%
State average 40.5% · 570 students tested

Raymond vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RaymondCRaymond
ChesterC+Chester
FremontCFremont
EppingCEpping
CandiaB+Candia

Every school in Raymond

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).

District schools in Raymondby address
Raymond School District Preschool Program
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
42 students21:1Rate it →
Lamprey River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–3
C−
333 students11:1Rate it →
Iber Holmes Gove Middle School
Middle · Grades 4–8
C
413 students11:1Rate it →
Raymond High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
326 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Raymond’s schools

Are Raymond’s schools good?

On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Raymond children attend score below 73% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #93 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Raymond in?

Raymond School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,114 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Raymond kids go to high school?

Raymond High School, with 326 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Raymond’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Raymond School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.

How much does Raymond spend per student?

$23,813 in Raymond School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.