Lebanon School District, NH

Original Research by School Decision on Lebanon School District

Lebanon School District is a mid-sized public district in western New Hampshire, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across four schools: Hanover Street School, Mt. Lebanon School, Lebanon Middle School, and Lebanon High School. The district sits in Grafton County, and its enrollment draws predominantly from the city of Lebanon.

The student body is largely white, with a modest but visible presence of Asian, Hispanic, and Black students, along with a small multiracial segment. The demographic mix reflects the broader Upper Valley pattern: less diverse than southern New Hampshire communities but not monolithic. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, so the economic profile of the student population cannot be characterized from what was provided. Information on students with individualized education programs and English learners was also missing. A parent evaluating fit for a child receiving special education or language support services would want to ask the district directly about those numbers.

On state assessments, Lebanon shows a generally solid academic foundation with one clear soft spot. In math, third and fourth graders perform well, with a strong majority reaching proficiency. The picture shifts sharply in fifth grade, where proficiency drops substantially, then partially recovers in sixth through eighth grade to a middling band. The same dip appears in English language arts: fifth-grade proficiency falls noticeably below the stronger third, fourth, sixth, and seventh grade results. Science results are available only for fifth and eighth grade, and they run lower than the other subjects, with fifth grade particularly weak. Eighth-grade science lands near the midpoint. A parent might want to look into what is happening at the fifth-grade level across subjects, since the drop is consistent and distinct from the otherwise steady performance in adjacent grades. The district-level summary shows a slim majority of students proficient in math and a somewhat higher share proficient in English language arts. Only one year of data was available, so no trend can be drawn.

No data was provided on advanced coursework, career pathways, dual-credit offerings, or extracurricular programs. Civil-rights data, discipline reports, course-access details, staffing ratios, and attendance figures were all absent. A parent wanting to understand the high school experience would need to go directly to Lebanon High School's materials for information on AP offerings, graduation requirements, and postsecondary pathways.

The housing market in the district offers a mixed picture for families considering a move. Home values in the Lebanon zip codes run below the New Hampshire state benchmark but above the national one, which positions the area as relatively expensive compared with much of the country but more accessible than the state's pricier corridors. Home values have been rising modestly year over year, while rents have climbed at a faster clip. The Grafton County market has seen a recent increase in active listings, suggesting somewhat more inventory than a year ago, though demand remains strong. Median days on market have shortened slightly, and the median listing price in the county has dipped a touch from its prior-year level. The estimated monthly mortgage cost sits above the estimated monthly rent, which may factor into a family's decision about buying versus renting while enrolling children in the district.

A search for recent parent-relevant district changes, including budget votes, curriculum shifts, or property tax developments, turned up nothing that cleared a lasting impact threshold. The district's strategic priorities were not surfaced in the available material, so they are left out rather than guessed at.

What the data does support is a picture of a stable, mid-sized district with respectable early-grade and middle-grade academics, a consistent fifth-grade dip worth investigating, and a housing market that is approachable by New Hampshire standards but tightening on the rental side. Families who want a predominantly white, English-speaking peer environment in a small-city Upper Valley setting, and who are comfortable asking the district to fill in gaps on special populations and high school programming, will find enough here to start a serious conversation.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,633

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 3%

White 81%

Asian 9%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

41%

68%

Gr 4

36%

74%

Gr 5

23%

57%

Gr 6

38%

76%

Gr 7

57%

66%

Gr 8

32%

65%

Math

Gr 3

44%

73%

Gr 4

40%

76%

Gr 5

49%

Gr 6

14%

61%

Gr 7

55%

58%

Gr 8

25%

64%

Science

Gr 5

48%

Gr 8

19%

59%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Hanover Street School

Lebanon High School

Lebanon Middle School

Mt. Lebanon School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

65%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

58%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

34%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$453,396

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$446K to $481K

vs. state typical0.89x

vs. national typical1.23x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
03766	Lebanon	$446K	+2.7%	79.3%
03784	Lebanon	$481K	+3.5%	20.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,365/mo

Year-over-year change+6.5%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,950 to $2,473/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
03766	Lebanon	$2,473	+6.5%	79.3%
03784	Lebanon	$1,950	—	20.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,288/mo

Home price / national median income5.4x

Annual rent / national median income33.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$77/mo

Market Activity: Grafton County

Median listing price$479,900

Median listing price YoY-0.9%

Median price per sq ft$294

Median price per sq ft YoY-1.0%

Median days on market52.0 days

Median days on market YoY-6.3%

Active listings423

Active listings YoY+33.9%

New listings212

New listings YoY+6.0%

Pending listings181

Pending listings YoY-1.6%

Hotness: median listing price$462,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY-2.6%

Supply score47.6

Supply score YoY+34.9%

Demand score75.2

Demand score YoY-1.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,709 (+2.7% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.