With an eye to improvement, New Hampshire educators propose new way to assess schools

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: July 21, 2026

Words: 1,466

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago


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As New Hampshire public schools grapple with funding challenges, declining enrollments, and increasing fiscal scrutiny from voters, some metrics suggest that the schools continue to perform well nationally.

On Monday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte touted the latest analysis; a study by WalletHub that used a mix of proficiency scores, graduation rates, advanced placement course takeup, attendance, and more to declare that New Hampshire schools are in the top five nationwide.

“New Hampshire is …

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