Educational Attainment
About 40% of New Hampshire adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502NH).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher (%) | 40 | 34.3 |
- •New Hampshire's educational attainment consistently ranks among the top 10 states in the country.
Schools
New Hampshire has about 480 public schools serving roughly 175,000 K-12 students statewide.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 Students (thousands) | 175 | 49500 |
- •New Hampshire has one of the highest local-control traditions in K-12 education funding in the U.S.
Universities
New Hampshire is home to major institutions like Dartmouth College, the University of New Hampshire, and Southern New Hampshire University.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Ed Enrollment (thousands) | 90 | 18900 |
- •Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, is the only Ivy League school in New Hampshire.
- •Southern New Hampshire University is one of the largest online universities in the U.S.
Graduation Rates
New Hampshire's high school graduation rate was about 89% in 2023, close to the national average.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate (%) | 89 | 87 |
- •New Hampshire's graduation rate has remained stable at around 88-89% for the past several years.
Student Enrollment
Public K-12 enrollment in New Hampshire has declined slightly to about 175,000 students in the 2023-2024 school year.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 Enrollment (thousands) | 175 | 49500 |
- •New Hampshire's school enrollment has been gradually declining due to the state's aging population.
Student-Teacher Ratios
New Hampshire has a favorable student-teacher ratio of about 11:1, better than the national average of roughly 15:1.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11 | 15 |
- •New Hampshire consistently ranks among the top 10 states for smallest class sizes.