Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Henniker Community School

Q: Is Henniker Community School a good school?

Henniker Community School ranks 96 th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

96^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Henniker Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Henniker, New Hampshire, with 398 students. The school is part of the Henniker School District, which is ranked 114 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Henniker Community School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 40th to 172nd out of all New Hampshire elementary schools over the past 10 years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school is projected to rank 96th out of 224 elementary schools in the state, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school performs better than the state average in mathematics for grades 3-4, it significantly underperforms in grades 6-8. In reading, the school outperforms the state in grades 3-5 but underperforms in grades 6-8. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are consistently lower than the state average across all grades.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Dunbarton Elementary School and Simonds Elementary School, which consistently outperform Henniker Community School across multiple grade levels and subject areas, Henniker Community School generally performs on par or slightly below the average. The school also faces socioeconomic challenges, with an increasing free and reduced-price lunch rate and student-teacher ratio, which may be impacting student learning and academic outcomes.

402

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,493

Per pupil spending ?

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242-7390

(603) 428-3476

District: Henniker School District

Students who attend Henniker Community School usually attend:

High:

John Stark Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.5%

See top rated New Hampshire elementary schools

Compare Henniker Community School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 26th percentile in 2024 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 57th (2025) from a 26th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the New Hampshire median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 11 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

New Hampshire avg45%

Elementary school

96^th of 224

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of New Hampshire Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

108^th of 132

New Hampshire public middle schools ?

Bottom 18%▼ down 71 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to bottom 18% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of New Hampshire Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

114^th of 158Henniker School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	96 of 224	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.1	172 of 234	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.5	128 of 237	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	130 of 233	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.9	113 of 211	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.3	110 of 231	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.5	126 of 231	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.3	127 of 229	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.0	81 of 244	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.2	40 of 206	80.6%	★★★★☆
2014	49.5	137 of 242	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.1	108 of 241	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.2	101 of 241	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.2	92 of 237	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.5	72 of 242	70.2%	★★★★☆
2009	60.6	100 of 240	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.6	116 of 236	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.2	98 of 237	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.0	86 of 238	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	60.6	66 of 182	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.0	132 of 187	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.9	101 of 193	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.5	102 of 187	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.9	88 of 160	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.4	87 of 192	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.4	111 of 190	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	94 of 186	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.4	139 of 193	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.5	115 of 199	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.4	114 of 194	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.8	81 of 168	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	91 of 195	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.1	93 of 195	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	44 of 72	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.7	13 of 34	61.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	54.3	100 of 223	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.1	167 of 228	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.4	135 of 233	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.1	151 of 229	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	125 of 209	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.9	111 of 229	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.1	127 of 227	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	20.7	108 of 132	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.2	104 of 130	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.9	72 of 134	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	74.1	21 of 130	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	30 of 125	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	39.0	81 of 128	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.4	32 of 131	75.6%	★★★★☆
2017	54.7	59 of 125	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.0	60 of 134	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	83.0	12 of 107	88.8%	★★★★☆
2014	58.3	53 of 132	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.9	59 of 131	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.3	30 of 131	77.1%	★★★★☆
2011	60.8	44 of 128	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.2	27 of 127	78.7%	★★★★☆
2009	72.7	27 of 127	78.7%	★★★★☆
2008	77.1	19 of 129	85.3%	★★★★☆
2007	67.8	30 of 125	76.0%	★★★★☆
2006	64.7	40 of 126	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	21.8	93 of 112	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	87 of 110	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.9	51 of 114	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.6	28 of 115	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	68.1	25 of 113	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	48.0	59 of 114	48.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.9	35 of 116	69.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	22.7	95 of 116	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.7	89 of 113	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.7	75 of 117	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.2	16 of 117	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	32 of 116	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	35.1	74 of 113	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.5	24 of 114	78.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2023	46.1	24 of 52	53.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	18.8	110 of 131	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.4	106 of 128	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.4	81 of 132	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.3	24 of 129	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.2	30 of 123	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	38.8	77 of 126	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.1	37 of 129	71.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2025)64th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)55th percentile~ school

Male (2025)49th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2025)39th percentile-18 vs school

Middle school

Special Education (2023)54th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)18th percentile~ school

Female (2025)17th percentile~ school

White (2025)16th percentile~ school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading51%-4 vs state

Mathematics44%~ state avg

Science27%-11 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Henniker Community School and help other families decide.

Rate Henniker Community School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Henniker Community School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Henniker Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	51 Western Avenue	Henniker	03242	Merrimack County	Henniker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 428-3476	402	35	11.3	21.4%	378 (94.0%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	56.8	96^th of 224 public elementary schools	57.1%		32.1	172^nd of 234 public elementary schools	26.5%	76	74.0	62.0	39.0	23.0	46.0	18.0	44.0	71.0	60.0	61.0	39.0	44.0	30.0	51.0	41.0	13.0	27.0	$19,493
Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 464-1110	418	40	10.4	40.0%	375 (89.7%)	9 (2.2%)	22 (5.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	28.7	172^nd of 224 public elementary schools	23.2%		32.9	166^th of 234 public elementary schools	29.1%	6	52.0	45.0	32.0				43.0	41.0	31.0	43.0				38.0	28.0		28.0	$20,335
Center Woods School	Public	PK, KG-3	14 Center Rd.	Weare	03281	Hillsborough County	Weare School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 529-4500	377	33	11.4	14.1%	351 (93.1%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)								(n/a)	52.0						52.0	48.0						48.0
Simonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Church St.	Warner	03278	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 456-2241	132	16	8.3	18.9%	124 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	69.8	54^th of 224 public elementary schools	75.9%		59.9	86^th of 234 public elementary schools	63.2%	32	87.0	77.0	45.0				68.0	70.0	68.0	55.0				64.0	31.0		31.0	$24,851
Harold Martin School	Public	PK, KG-3	271 Main St.	Hopkinton	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 746-3473	269	24	11.1	10.4%	240 (89.2%)	3 (1.1%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)								(n/a)	49.0						49.0	58.0						58.0				$19,820
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford	Public	K-5	163 Old Warner Rd.	Bradford	03221	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 938-5959	177	17	10.3	23.7%	170 (96.0%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	54.8	100^th of 224 public elementary schools	55.4%		48.7	124^th of 234 public elementary schools	47.0%	24	64.0	48.0	35.0				52.0	56.0	47.0	70.0				56.0	40.0		40.0	$23,176
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	936 Battle St.	Webster	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2467	88	9	10.0	18.2%	86 (97.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	38.1	139^th of 224 public elementary schools	37.9%		50.3	121^st of 234 public elementary schools	48.3%	18	31.0	54.0	18.0				33.0	54.0	38.0	65.0				53.0	35.0		35.0	$17,212
Antrim Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 School St.	Antrim	03440	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 588-6371	133	16	8.3	36.8%	125 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	41.3	134^th of 224 public elementary schools	40.2%		63.4	78^th of 234 public elementary schools	66.7%	56	50.0	38.0					42.0	50.0	50.0					50.0				$23,549
Dunbarton Elementary School	Public	K-6	20 Robert Rogers Rd.	Dunbarton	03046	Merrimack County	Dunbarton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 774-3181	234	17	13.7	4.7%	216 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	72.6	46^th of 224 public elementary schools	79.5%		55.7	103^rd of 234 public elementary schools	56.0%	57	61.0	53.0	60.0	57.0			57.0	68.0	57.0	70.0	57.0			62.0	57.0		57.0	$15,969
Sutton Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	28 Newbury Road	Bradford	03221	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 927-4215	87	9	9.8	13.8%	82 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.4%)	60.2	88^th of 224 public elementary schools	60.7%		71.2	54^th of 234 public elementary schools	76.9%	34		57.0	21.0				42.0		50.0	79.0				63.0	58.0		58.0	$23,996

Frequently Asked Questions about Henniker Community School

Is Henniker Community School a good school?

Henniker Community School ranks 96^th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Henniker Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 402 students attended Henniker Community School.

What district is Henniker Community School in?

Henniker School District

What schools do graduates of Henniker Community School attend?

Students who attend Henniker Community School usually go on to attend:

High : John Stark Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of Henniker Community School?

Students at Henniker Community School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Rate Henniker Community School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NHNew Hampshire Elementary School Rankings

NHNew Hampshire District Rankings

Schools in Henniker, NH

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Henniker Community School!

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.