New Hampshire: education overview
Average teacher salary $69,432 (2024-25), #25 of 51. Source
Public vs private schools
| Public | Private | |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 502 | 190 |
| Students | 164,153 | 25,110 |
| Share of students | 87% | 13% |
Latest federal counts; public and private figures come from different school years, so the share is approximate.
Schools 2022-23Students 2024-25Teachers 2022-23Districts 2021-22
Students, teachers, districts
- Public school districts
- 180
- Public school teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 14,731
- Public school students
- 164,153
Schools 2022-23Students 2024-25Teachers 2022-23Districts 2021-22
How teacher pay is structured
New Hampshire combines K–12 districts with arrangements in which local elementary districts feed a separate cooperative secondary district; sharing a supervisory administrative unit does not necessarily mean sharing an employer or salary schedule. Pay is generally collectively bargained by district, with a statutory minimum teacher salary but no statewide step schedule.
Separate high school districts: someStatewide salary schedule: minimumSource
For prospective educators
You'd be a good fit if you want small town and regional districts, a New England lifestyle, and no state income tax on wages.
A general summary, not advice. Pay and conditions vary by district.