Top Rankings
Fall Mountain Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,394 students in Fall Mountain Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Fall Mountain Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
11 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
1,394 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fall Mountain Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
93%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,957 is higher than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,134 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,957
$22,357
Spending / Student
$23,134
$21,566
Best Fall Mountain Regional School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Walpole School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Cray Rd.
North Walpole, NH 03609
(603) 445-5450
North Walpole, NH 03609
(603) 445-5450
Gr: 2-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Alstead Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Walpole Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Bemis Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Sarah Porter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Village Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Gr: 1-4 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Gr: 5-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Acworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69 Turkey Shoot Rd.
Acworth, NH 03601
(603) 835-2270
Acworth, NH 03601
(603) 835-2270
Gr: 1-4 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Charlestown Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Gr: PK-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Fall Mountain Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Fmrhs Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 Main St.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
144 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
18 Primary Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Gr: PK-1 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fall Mountain Regional School District?
Fall Mountain Regional School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,394 students.
What is the rank of Fall Mountain Regional School District?
Fall Mountain Regional School District is ranked #111 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fall Mountain Regional School District?
93% of Fall Mountain Regional School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fall Mountain Regional School District?
Fall Mountain Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Fall Mountain Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,134 is higher than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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