Exeter Region Cooperative School District

Exeter, New Hampshire — 2 schools

2,406
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,470
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Exeter Region Cooperative School District operates 2 public schools serving 2,406 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 2,293 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Rockingham County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,470 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 72.4% local, 23.2% state, and 4.4% 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 $137,198 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #88 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 191.1:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.7% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Exeter High School accounts for 58.8% of all Exeter Region Cooperative School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Exeter Region Cooperative School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Exeter Region Cooperative School District student-counselor ratio is 191:1 — 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

Exeter Region Cooperative School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Exeter Region Cooperative School District is typically wider than the Exeter Region Cooperative School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.4%
Federal
23.2%
State
72.4%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
88 / 114
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,565
Studio/mo
$1,730
1 BR/mo
$2,270
2 BR/mo
$2,722
3 BR/mo
$3,006
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$137,198
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 2 schools in Exeter Region Cooperative School District.

White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 2.2%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
191.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Exeter Region Cooperative School District

School Enrollment
Exeter High School
1,348
Cooperative Middle School
945

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Exeter Region Cooperative School District?

Exeter Region Cooperative School District has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,406 students.

How much does Exeter Region Cooperative School District spend per student?

Exeter Region Cooperative School District spends $26,470 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #88 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Exeter Region Cooperative School District?

The average teacher salary in Exeter Region Cooperative School District is $137,198 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Exeter Region Cooperative School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Exeter Region Cooperative School District?

Exeter Region Cooperative School District students are 89.7% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Exeter Region Cooperative School District?

Exeter Region Cooperative School District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #88 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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