Concord School District

Concord School District includes seven schools serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12 in the Concord area: five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, with about 3,835 students. Overall, the district ranks near the middle of New Hampshire districts, but results vary meaningfully by school. Elementary schools generally show stronger mathematics performance than the secondary schools, while reading and science results are more consistent across the district.

Christa McAuliffe School is the district’s strongest and most consistent performer, ranking in the 71st percentile with a four-star rating. It exceeds statewide averages in math, reading, and science. Abbot-Downing School and Broken Ground School also perform above state levels in several subjects, particularly mathematics and science. Broken Ground is notable for exceeding state averages across all three tested subjects. Beaver Meadow School made the largest recent gains, especially in science and reading, although its fourth-grade math and reading results remain areas to watch. Mill Brook School serves younger students through grade 2, so comparable ranking and testing data is not reported.

At the secondary level, Concord High School has improved its ranking over three years and performs above the state in reading and science, but mathematics is a major weakness. Its graduation rate is also below the state average, although its dropout rate is comparatively low. Rundlett Middle School is close to the statewide midpoint but trails state averages slightly in all three tested subjects, with mathematics the clearest concern. For families comparing options within the district, the main strengths are Christa McAuliffe’s consistent achievement, recent improvement at Beaver Meadow, and above-state results at several elementary schools; the most important districtwide priorities are secondary mathematics, graduation outcomes, and consistency across grades.