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Sullivan County Schools & Education

Sullivan County, New Hampshire

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.2%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,257

National avg $13,239

State avg $12,649

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 66/100

State Score Position

#5

of 10 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sullivan County

Measured School Summary

Sullivan County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.3%.

Funding Context

With $13,257 per pupil, Sullivan County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 4% below the New Hampshire average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sullivan County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

26 public schools and 11 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

63/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 10 New Hampshire counties with school score data.

Completion

86.3%

0.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,257

$608 above the state average

School coverage

26

11 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Sullivan County has 26 public schools across 11 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Sullivan County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Sullivan County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#5

of 10 New Hampshire counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Claremont School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,649 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Fall Mountain Regional School District

Elementary to high school visible

964 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Newport School District

Elementary to high school visible

809 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Sunapee School District

Elementary to high school visible

374 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Fall Mountain Regional School District is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Sullivan County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sullivan County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Small-Scale Learning in Sullivan County

Sullivan County maintains a localized education system with 26 public schools spread across 11 distinct districts. This network serves 4,692 students through 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

High Investment and Competitive Outcomes

With a graduation rate of 86.3%, Sullivan County nearly matches the state average of 87.2%. The county invests $13,257 per student annually, exceeding both the New Hampshire state average of $12,649 and the national average of $13,000.

Claremont and Fall Mountain Districts

The Claremont School District is the area's largest, enrolling 1,649 students across 6 schools, while Fall Mountain Regional follows with 1,418 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all resources on traditional public districts.

Intimate Rural Learning Environments

Schools in Sullivan County offer a personalized feel with an average enrollment of just 180 students per school. The landscape is primarily rural, where even the largest facility—Stevens High School—serves a modest 525 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

26

in Sullivan County

Reported Enrollment

4,692

26 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16
Middle4
High4
Other2

11 School Districts in Sullivan County

Claremont School District

6 schools
1,649 students

Fall Mountain Regional School District

12 schools
1,418 students

Newport School District

3 schools
809 students

Sunapee School District

3 schools
374 students

Grantham School District

1 school
271 students

Plainfield School District

1 school
206 students

Cornish School District

1 school
125 students

Lempster School District

1 school
114 students

Unity School District

1 school
100 students

Washington School District

1 school
52 students

26 Public Schools in Sullivan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 26 matching schools

Stevens High School

Claremont School District

Claremont, 03743 / Town: Remote

Record9–UGHigh525 students

Fall Mountain Regional High School

Fall Mountain Regional School District

Langdon, 03602 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High487 students

Claremont Middle School

Claremont School District

Claremont, 03743 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle354 students

Richards Elementary School

Newport School District

Newport, 03773 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary323 students

Maple Avenue School

Claremont School District

Claremont, 03743 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary299 students

Newport Middle High School (High)

Newport School District

Newport, 03773 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–UGHigh292 students

Grantham Village School

Grantham School District

Grantham, 03753 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary271 students

Disnard Elementary School

Claremont School District

Claremont, 03743 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary237 students

Charlestown Primary School

Fall Mountain Regional School District

Charlestown, 03603 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary218 students

Plainfield Elementary School

Plainfield School District

Meriden, 03770 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Primary206 students

Newport Middle School

Newport School District

Newport, 03773 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle194 students

Bluff School

Claremont School District

Claremont, 03743 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary173 students

Sunapee Central School

Sunapee School District

Sunapee, 03782 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary159 students

Charlestown Middle School

Fall Mountain Regional School District

Charlestown, 03603 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle137 students

Sunapee Sr. High School

Sunapee School District

Sunapee, 03782 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–UGHigh130 students

Cornish Elementary School

Cornish School District

Cornish, 03745 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary125 students

Lempster Community School

Lempster School District

Lempster, 03605 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary114 students

Unity Elementary School

Unity School District

Newport, 03773 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary100 students

Sunapee Middle High School

Sunapee School District

Sunapee, 03782 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle85 students

Claremont Preschool Center

Claremont School District

Claremont, 03743 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPKOther61 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,257

State avg $12,649

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Hampshire counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockingham County (91.6%), Grafton County (91.3%), and Carroll County (91.0%) currently lead New Hampshire among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in New Hampshire?
Across New Hampshire counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $12,649. The highest current county values are Grafton County ($14,898), Carroll County ($14,666), and Sullivan County ($13,257). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has a school score of 63/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Sullivan County?
The high school graduation rate in Sullivan County is 86.3%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Sullivan County spend per student?
Sullivan County spends $13,257 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?

Sullivan County maintains a localized education system with 26 public schools spread across 11 distinct districts. This network serves 4,692 students through 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

How do schools in Sullivan County perform academically?

With a graduation rate of 86.3%, Sullivan County nearly matches the state average of 87.2%. The county invests $13,257 per student annually, exceeding both the New Hampshire state average of $12,649 and the national average of $13,000.

What are the major school districts in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?

The Claremont School District is the area's largest, enrolling 1,649 students across 6 schools, while Fall Mountain Regional follows with 1,418 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all resources on traditional public districts.

What is the school experience like in Sullivan County?

Schools in Sullivan County offer a personalized feel with an average enrollment of just 180 students per school. The landscape is primarily rural, where even the largest facility—Stevens High School—serves a modest 525 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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