Rye School District

Summary:

The Rye School District in New Hampshire is home to two highly successful schools: Rye Elementary School and Rye Junior High School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top in the state, with Rye Elementary School reaching the #1 spot for elementary schools in 2022-2023.

Rye Elementary School stands out as an exceptional performer, with 85% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 77% proficient or better in reading. The school's test scores significantly outpace the state averages, indicating a strong commitment to academic excellence. Rye Junior High School also demonstrates impressive performance, with 71% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 72% proficient or better in reading, placing it among the top middle schools in New Hampshire.

Both schools in the Rye School District benefit from low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a favorable learning environment. Additionally, the district serves a relatively affluent community, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both the elementary and junior high levels. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the schools' high academic achievement, though the district's commitment to excellence is likely the primary driver of their success.

District Detail

48 Post Rd.
Greenland, NH 03840-2313

(603) 422-9572

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 158 New Hampshire districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 386

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)							NH SAS Reading (2025)							NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Rye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	461 Sagamore Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-4731	211	22	9.6	1.4%	202 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	94.2	11^th of 224 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.1	4^th of 234 public elementary schools	98.3%	7	89.0	79.0					85.0	79.0	76.0					77.0				$38,135
Rye Junior High School	Public	5-8	501 Washington Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 964-5591	175	20	8.7	1.7%	163 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	85.7	13^th of 132 public middle schools	90.2%		89.5	7^th of 130 public middle schools	94.6%	6			71.0	67.0	63.0	86.0	71.0			86.0	74.0	65.0	67.0	72.0	66.0	53.0	59.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Portsmouth School District	0.9 mi	6	9^th
New Castle School District	3.32 mi	1
Greenland School District	3.95 mi	1	32^nd
North Hampton School District	5.23 mi	1	12^th
Stratham School District	6.5 mi	1	24^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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