Top Rankings
Lyme School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 187 students in Lyme School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Lyme School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
506 Schools
# Students
187 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyme School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
89%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,187 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,086 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,187
$22,357
Spending / Student
$40,086
$21,566
Best Lyme School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyme Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyme School District?
Lyme School District manages 1 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Lyme School District?
Lyme School District is ranked #7 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lyme School District?
89% of Lyme School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyme School District?
Lyme School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Lyme School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,086 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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