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Holderness Central School

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Holderness Central School ranks 59 th of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 230 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Holderness Central School is a small public school in the town of Holderness, New Hampshire, serving 156 students in grades K–8 through the Holderness School District. Its 8-to-1 student–teacher ratio supports a relatively personal school environment. The school is highly regarded statewide: it ranks in the 74th percentile among New Hampshire schools and its district ranks in the 83rd percentile.

Academic performance is the school’s biggest strength. In 2025–26, 61% of students were proficient in math, 77% in reading, and 65% in science—well above New Hampshire averages of 44%, 55%, and 38%. Reading is especially strong, with the highest rate among the nearby schools reviewed. Science is another standout: Holderness Central School led the comparison group and posted an impressive 77% proficiency rate in eighth-grade science. Upper-grade results are also notable, including 100% reading proficiency in seventh grade and 71% proficiency in both eighth-grade math and reading.

Results have remained strong over time, with reading and science improving since 2022–23 and the school retaining a four-star rating in recent years. Compared with nearby Thornton Central School, Sandwich Central School, Campton Elementary School, and Plymouth Elementary School, Holderness has particularly strong overall reading and science outcomes. The clearest area for improvement is elementary math: third-grade proficiency was 43% and fifth-grade proficiency was 41%, both below the state average. Families may therefore see a school with strong academics overall, especially in reading, science, and the middle grades, while watching for continued improvement in math consistency.

156

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,488

Per pupil spending ?

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19 School Rd
Holderness, NH 03245

(603) 536-2538

District: Holderness School District

Students who attend Holderness Central School usually attend:

High:

Plymouth Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Asian:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 75th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Hampshire average (68% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Above the New Hampshire median (74th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

New Hampshire avg46%

Elementary school

59^th of 230

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

5^th of 138

New Hampshire public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 166Holderness 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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	59 of 230	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	76.5	37 of 224	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	70.3	58 of 234	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	49 of 237	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	39 of 233	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	38 of 211	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	39.7	150 of 231	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.4	172 of 231	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	55.6	106 of 229	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.3	60 of 244	75.4%	★★★★☆
2015	44.9	124 of 206	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.7	178 of 242	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	56.9	110 of 241	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	30.5	191 of 241	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	52.9	126 of 237	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.7	180 of 242	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	56.4	112 of 240	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.8	64 of 236	72.9%	★★★★☆
2007	70.1	64 of 237	73.0%	★★★★☆
2006	48.8	132 of 238	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	53.7	80 of 184	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	90.1	10 of 187	94.7%	★★★★★
2021	81.3	23 of 160	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	28.1	157 of 192	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.0	174 of 190	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	76 of 229	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.7	39 of 223	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	66 of 228	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	48 of 233	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	87.7	15 of 229	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	79.8	28 of 209	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	37.6	155 of 229	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.7	170 of 227	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	94.9	5 of 138	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	93.5	4 of 132	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	85.6	15 of 130	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	14 of 134	89.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.5	6 of 130	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	5 of 125	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	76.7	23 of 128	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.0	38 of 131	71.0%	★★★★☆
2017	77.8	20 of 125	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	83.4	10 of 134	92.5%	★★★★★
2015	65.7	34 of 107	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.6	81 of 132	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.7	46 of 131	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.1	52 of 131	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.1	27 of 128	78.9%	★★★★☆
2010	64.4	43 of 127	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	76.0	20 of 127	84.3%	★★★★☆
2008	68.6	32 of 129	75.2%	★★★★☆
2007	55.9	54 of 125	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.4	55 of 126	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	94.2	2 of 112	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	82.7	14 of 110	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	13 of 114	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	97.8	1 of 113	99.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2023	94.9	4 of 117	96.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	94.0	5 of 136	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	92.9	4 of 131	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	85.6	14 of 128	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	88.4	13 of 132	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	93.1	5 of 129	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.3	6 of 123	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	76.2	25 of 126	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	40 of 129	69.0%	★★★☆☆

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

White (2026)67th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)57th percentile-18 vs school

Middle school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2023)97th percentile+7 vs school

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2025-2026) ?

Reading77%+22 vs state

Science65%+27 vs state

Mathematics61%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NH SAS Mathematics (2026)							NH SAS Reading (2026)							NH SAS Science (2026)			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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Holderness Central School	Public	K-8	19 School Rd	Holderness	03245	Grafton County	Holderness School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 536-2538	156	19	8.0	17.9%	142 (91.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	67.2	59^th of 230 public elementary schools	74.3%		76.5	37^th of 224 public elementary schools	83.5%	22	43.0	60.0	41.0		624.0	71.0	61.0	57.0	80.0	73.0		100.0	71.0	77.0	57.0	77.0	65.0	$26,488
Ashland Elementary School	Public	K-8	16 Education Dr.	Ashland	03217	Grafton County	Ashland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 968-7622	159	19	8.1	40.3%	141 (88.7%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	22.7	191^st of 230 public elementary schools	17.0%		18.6	195^th of 224 public elementary schools	12.9%	4	36.0	10.0	24.0	12.0	50.0	36.0	28.0	64.0	35.0	59.0	18.0	71.0	64.0	51.0	24.0		33.0	$21,807
Plymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	43 Old Ward Bridge Rd	Plymouth	03264	Grafton County	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 536-1152	365	42	8.7	33.2%	325 (89.0%)	4 (1.1%)	14 (3.8%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	59.5	89^th of 230 public elementary schools	61.3%		69.8	53^rd of 224 public elementary schools	76.3%	36	43.0	61.0	54.0	38.0	64.0	57.0	52.0	57.0	67.0	65.0	56.0	72.0	54.0	62.0	41.0	38.0	39.0
Campton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 NH Rte. 175	Campton	03223	Grafton County	Campton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 726-3931	265	30	8.8	30.2%	242 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	62.4	77^th of 230 public elementary schools	66.5%		68.7	60^th of 224 public elementary schools	73.2%	17	48.0	58.0	45.0	69.0	67.0	57.0	57.0	45.0	54.0	77.0	62.0	70.0	67.0	63.0	45.0	50.0	48.0	$20,857
Mountain Village Charter School	Public, Charter	1-8	13 NH Route 25	Plymouth	03264	Grafton County	Mountain Village Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 536-3900	117	7	16.7	13.7%	113 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	21.5	196^th of 230 public elementary schools	14.8%		45.4	128^th of 224 public elementary schools	42.9%	68	14.0	36.0	0.0	25.0	57.0		27.0	36.0	43.0	57.0	44.0	71.0		49.0	29.0		46.0
Inter-Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	21 Laker Ln	Meredith	03253	Belknap County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 279-7968	397	42	9.3	33.0%	358 (90.2%)	6 (1.5%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	51	114^th of 230 public elementary schools	50.4%		41.6	132^nd of 224 public elementary schools	41.1%	18	74.0	36.0	33.0	35.0			44.0	70.0	55.0	60.0	53.0			59.0	33.0		33.0	$24,768
Bridgewater-Hebron Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	25 School House Rd	Alexandria	03222	Grafton County	Pasquaney School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(603) 744-6969	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	76	42^nd of 230 public elementary schools	81.7%					(n/a)	78.0	82.0	54.0	54.0			69.0	89.0	82.0	54.0	54.0			72.0	46.0		46.0
Sandwich Central School	Public	K-6	28 Squam Lake Rd	Center Sandwich	03227	Carroll County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 284-7712	85	7	11.4	10.6%	81 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.7	48^th of 230 public elementary schools	79.1%		74.7	41^st of 224 public elementary schools	81.7%	7		86.0	38.0				62.0		71.0	69.0				64.0	50.0		50.0	$24,444
New Hampton Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	191 Main St.	New Hampton	03256	Belknap County	Newfound Area School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 744-3221	93	8	11.6	35.5%	87 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)	60.4	83^rd of 230 public elementary schools	63.9%		61.8	80^th of 224 public elementary schools	64.3%	3	53.0	50.0	45.0				49.0	63.0	45.0	85.0				64.0	45.0		45.0	$20,137
Russell Elementary School	Public	K-8	195 School St.	Rumney	03266	Grafton County	Rumney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 786-9591	84	14	6.0	40.5%	83 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)						18.0	39.0						45.0	43.0		27.0	26.0	$29,816

Frequently Asked Questions about Holderness Central School

What schools do graduates of Holderness Central School attend?

Students who attend Holderness Central School usually go on to attend:

High : Plymouth Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of Holderness Central School?

Students at Holderness Central School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Holderness Central School in?

Holderness School District

How many students attend Holderness Central School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 156 students attended Holderness Central School.

Is Holderness Central School a good school?

Holderness Central School ranks 59^th of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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