| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster River Cooperative School District | Durham | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,146 | 5 | — | 3 |
| Dover School District | Dover | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 3,778 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Farmington School District | Farmington | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 797 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Somersworth School District | Somersworth | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,336 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rochester School District | Rochester | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 3,943 | 11 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Milton School District | Milton | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 513 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Strafford County compares
Together they enroll 12,513 students across 31 schools. The largest is Rochester School District with 3,943 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the New Hampshire average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Strafford County has 6 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Strafford County is Oyster River Cooperative School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Hampshire. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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