Greenland School District

The Greenland School District in New Hampshire is home to a single standout elementary school, Greenland Central School. This K-8 institution consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 34th out of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Greenland Central School's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates on state assessments (NH SAS) significantly exceeding the state averages in both mathematics and reading across all grade levels. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 33% in 3rd grade to 90% in 4th grade, compared to the state average of 38-53%. In reading, the school's proficiency rates range from 55% in 3rd grade to 88% in 5th and 6th grades, compared to the state average of 49-57%. The school's science proficiency rates are also above the state average, with 45% of 5th graders and 37% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 38% for both grades.

With a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at just 3.23%, Greenland Central School appears to provide a high-quality, well-resourced learning environment for its 371 students. The school's exceptional academic performance and consistent top rankings in the state suggest that it is a model of excellence for other elementary schools in the region.