Total enrollment
1,440
-78 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Durham
New Hampshire · Public K-12
The Durham public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,440 K-12 students, with an average school size near 480.
4-year change in Durham
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
10,681
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,440
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster River High School | High | 09-12 | 825 |
| Oyster River Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 585 |
| Oyster River Preschool Education Program | Elementary | PK-PK | 30 |
About Durham
Durham is a low-population New Hampshire city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,440 students total.
On the school-mix side, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Durham is around 480 students, 48% higher than the New Hampshire average of about 324.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 5%: 1,518 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,440 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Durham discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.