Schools in Derry, NH

The city of Derry, New Hampshire is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like South Range Elementary School and Derry Village School consistently performing above district and state averages in math and reading proficiency. In contrast, schools like Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and Grinnell School have lower test scores compared to state benchmarks.

The Derry Cooperative School District, which encompasses the majority of the schools in the area, is ranked 110 out of 158 districts in New Hampshire and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic challenges that may be impacting the performance of individual schools. However, the Pinkerton Academy School District and Next Charter School stand out, with their high schools, Pinkerton Academy and Next Charter School, boasting 4-year graduation rates around 89% and low dropout rates of 2.5%.

The data also reveals significant differences in student demographics across the schools, with Grinnell School having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 34.88%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status may play a role in the academic performance of the schools in the Derry area.