Kearsarge Regional School District

The Kearsarge Regional School District serves students in preschool through grade 12 across seven schools in the New London, Bradford, and Sutton area, including five elementary programs, one middle school, and one high school. Approximately 1,643 students attend the district. Overall, the district ranks 58th of 166 New Hampshire districts, around the 65th percentile, with especially strong reading performance and generally favorable student-teacher ratios. Results vary considerably by school, however, so families may want to compare individual schools rather than rely only on the districtwide rating.

Simonds Elementary School is the district’s standout, ranking 14th of 230 elementary schools and earning five stars. It leads the district in mathematics, reading, and science, with 78%, 74%, and 61% of students proficient, respectively. Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School at New London is another strong option, ranking in the 85th percentile and performing well above state averages in all tested subjects. Kearsarge Regional High School ranks in the 75th percentile, has a 90% graduation rate, and is notably stronger in reading and science than in mathematics. Kearsarge Regional Middle School performs slightly above state averages in math and reading, though science is weaker.

Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford requires the most attention, ranking near the 36th percentile and trailing district averages in every tested subject, particularly science and reading. Its math and reading results also decline notably by grade 5. Sutton Central Elementary School has a mixed profile: reading is a major strength, while upper-grade mathematics is less consistent. The district’s main improvement priorities are Bradford’s achievement, middle-school science, high-school mathematics, and the high-school dropout rate, which is above the state average. Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London serves younger children and does not report statewide academic test results.