Total enrollment
1,440
-12 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Durham
New Hampshire · Public K-12
The Durham public-school footprint covers 3 campuses and about 1,440 K-12 students, with an average school size near 480.
7-year change in Durham
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,452 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,440 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 2 to 3 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 86% over the same window.
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.