New Hampshire


U.S.
Rank
#20 C
Overall PPI Score: 74%

Nevada, at 35th with a D-, struggles to hit the jackpot. Reliance on charters alone falls short, and stalled private choice efforts leave families in the Silver State with limited options.

Charter Schools

Score
75%
Grade: C
Rank: #25

Charter schools continue to expand in spite of not having an independent authorizer that would allow for real growth to meet the demand being made by families. In spite of a funding gap, with charters receiving on average $9,985 per pupil compared to $19,400...

Transformational Learning

Score
90%
Grade: A
Rank: #2

New Hampshire stands out for its statewide competency-based education system, meaning all schools focus on students demonstrating mastery of skills and knowledge, rather than just seat time. The Department of Education also encourages personalized learning...

Leadership

The Granite State continues to be an Education Freedom state with newly elected Kelly Ayotte now poised and ready to build on her predecessor’s expansion of Education Freedom Accounts. Ayotte has expressed her strong support for providing universal choice,...

Choice Programs (Scholarships, Vouchers, Tax Credits, etc.)

Score
68%
Grade: D
Rank: #22

The Granite State currently boasts three state choice programs, with the introduction of an ESA initiative in June 2021 and its subsequent expansion in 2023. These changes have the potential to benefit nearly five times as many students.

DID YOU KNOW?

A record number of states now offer universal Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)—giving nearly all families access to public funds to customize their child's education.

Transparency

School report cards are accessible from New Hampshire’s Department of Education homepage, under “Data Reports → iReport.” Reports are clear, up-to-date, and provide both academic and non- academic information. However, the data is two years old and therefore...

Teacher Quality

One of many data points to assess whether a state has the right policies in place to ensure teacher quality is the "use of student achievement data in teacher preparation accountability." How empty or full the fuel tank above is will give you the answer for your state.

Fast Facts:

4th Grade Math Proficiency: 43%
8th Grade Math Proficiency: 32%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency: 26%
8th Grade Reading Proficiency: 34%
Average SAT Score: 1023 / 1600
Average ACT Score: 25.9 / 36
Graduation Rate: 88.1%

Constitutional Issues

"It is well established within New Hampshire case law that tax exemptions aimed at promoting education for all New Hampshire citizens but incidentally affecting religious institutions are constitutionally acceptable. The New Hampshire Supreme Court has not...