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5 schools in Oyster River Coop School District

New Hampshire · 2,097 students · 3 cities

Across 5 public schools, Oyster River Coop School District (New Hampshire) serves approximately 2,097 K-12 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Oyster River Coop School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,097
-35 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Oyster River Coop School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New HampshireIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
68.7%#3 of 54N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,097#19 of 73#4,288 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#28 of 73N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.7:1#55 of 71#1,738 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
7.8%#64 of 73#8,019 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
27.2%#15 of 44#5,074 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Oyster River Coop School District

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Mast Way School at 74.7% proficient to Oyster River High School at 65.3%, a gap of 9.3 points. That is the 27th widest gap among 30 New Hampshire districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,147 to 2,067 students (down 4%) and from 175 to 178 full-time teachers (up 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Oyster River High SchoolDurhamHigh09-12825
Oyster River Middle SchoolDurhamMiddle05-08585
Mast Way SchoolLeeElementaryKG-04348
Moharimet SchoolMadburyElementaryKG-04309
Oyster River Preschool Education ProgramDurhamElementaryPK-PK30

About Oyster River Coop School District

Oyster River Coop School District is a compact public-school district in New Hampshire. The district maintains 5 schools and serves approximately 2,097 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Oyster River Coop School District covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Oyster River Coop School District is about 419, above the New Hampshire average of roughly 324.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Oyster River Coop School District has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,132 students to 2,097.

On this page, the community for Oyster River Coop School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Oyster River Coop School District run?
Oyster River Coop School District has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,097 students in New Hampshire.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River High School is the largest public school in Oyster River Coop School District by enrollment, with approximately 825 students.
What grade levels does Oyster River Coop School District serve?
Oyster River Coop School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does Oyster River Coop School District serve?
Oyster River Coop School District operates schools in Durham, Lee, Madbury across New Hampshire.