Summary:
Sunapee School District is a small New Hampshire district serving about 400 students in grades K–12 across three schools in the Sunapee area: Sunapee Central School for grades K–5, Sunapee Middle High School for grades 6–8, and Sunapee Senior High School for grades 9–12.
Overall, the district is a strong academic performer, ranking 20th out of 166 New Hampshire districts. All three schools rank well statewide. Sunapee Senior High School is the highest-ranked, placing fifth among New Hampshire high schools, with especially strong reading and science results. Its 76% reading proficiency and 71% science proficiency are well above state averages. Sunapee Middle High School ranks 16th among middle schools and has shown the biggest long-term improvement. Reading is its standout subject, with 77% of students proficient. Sunapee Central School offers a stable, strong elementary foundation, ranking 27th statewide and outperforming state averages in math, reading, and science.
Reading is the district’s most consistent strength, with proficiency at 70% or higher in every school. Science improved substantially at all three schools, although middle school science remains the clearest area for improvement at 45%, compared with 61% at the elementary school and 71% at the high school. Math is also above state averages but varies more: high school math is 52%, below the district’s other schools, while Grade 3 math is 53% before rising in later elementary grades. Parents may also note the high school’s 84.6% graduation rate, slightly below the state rate, and its somewhat higher dropout rate. Small school sizes and low student-teacher ratios may support a more personal school experience.
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