Berlin School District

Berlin, New Hampshire — 3 schools

1,023
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,502
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Berlin School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,023 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 969 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Coos County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,502 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 29.9% local, 49.8% state, and 20.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $125,309 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #35 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 203.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 53.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.5% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Berlin Elementary School accounts for 42.5% of all Berlin School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Berlin School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Berlin School District student-counselor ratio is 204:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Berlin School District chronic absenteeism rate is 53.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.4%
Federal
49.8%
State
29.9%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
35 / 114
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Coos County county, where this district is located.

$988
Studio/mo
$994
1 BR/mo
$1,287
2 BR/mo
$1,702
3 BR/mo
$1,708
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$125,309
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Berlin School District.

White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
203.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
53.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Berlin School District

School Enrollment
Berlin Elementary School
412
Berlin Senior High School
303
Berlin Middle School
254

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Berlin School District?

Berlin School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,023 students.

How much does Berlin School District spend per student?

Berlin School District spends $21,502 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #35 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Berlin School District?

The average teacher salary in Berlin School District is $125,309 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Berlin School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Coos County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Berlin School District?

Berlin School District students are 90.5% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Berlin School District?

Berlin School District has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #35 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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