Newmarket Junior-Senior High School is the public high school and middle school for the town of Newmarket, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The teacher to student ratio is 1:13 due to the small number of students.
Serving 279 students in grades 9-13, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Motto
The mission of Newmarket Junior-Senior High School is to provide engaging and inclusive educational opportunities guided by the six pillars of our Vision of a Graduate, Core Values, and Beliefs about Learning.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is 0.32, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
82%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is ranked #137 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School often compared to?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Exeter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School?
279 students attend Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School offer ?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School part of?
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School is part of Newmarket School District.
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