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Schools in Tilton · Winnisquam Regional School District

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

In Tilton, 42% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New Hampshire average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Tilton, 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
1,176 students on the public path
In brief

Tilton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 89 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tilton’s, its schools beat 60%, higher than their 30% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

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 Tilton’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 ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; 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

Tilton 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Tilton’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 (89)Better than 60%
Towns in Belknap County (10)Better than 40%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 653 test results and a graduating class of 99 could put Tilton anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 88% of Tilton’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 Tilton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B+
5–8Winnisquam Regional Middle SchoolWinnisquam Regional School DistrictC
9–12Winnisquam Regional High SchoolWinnisquam Regional School DistrictC+

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

Tilton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TiltonCWinnisquam Regional
NorthfieldCWinnisquam Regional
BelmontCShaker Regional
FranklinD−Franklin
SanborntonCWinnisquam Regional

2 of the 4 neighbors share Winnisquam Regional with Tilton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Tilton

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 Tiltonby address
Winnisquam Early Learning Center
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
30 students15:1Rate it →
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
C
361 students13:1Rate it →
Winnisquam Regional High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
357 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Tiltonin other towns
Southwick School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Northfield
C+
251 students11:1Rate it →
Sanbornton Central School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Sanbornton
B+
177 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Tilton School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Nonsectarian
175 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Tilton’s schools

Are Tilton’s schools good?

On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Tilton 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 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Tilton in?

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

Where do Tilton kids go to high school?

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

What is Tilton’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 Tilton 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 Tilton?

Yes: Tilton School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 175 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.