New Hampshire spent more per public school student than all but five states in 2024-25 and raised a larger share of its school revenue from local sources than any other state. Its average teacher salary ranked 24th of the 50.
New Hampshire faces high property taxes due to its reliance on this single revenue source, with 59.5 percent of state and local taxes derived from property. The state’s education funding structure exacerbates the situation, allocating only minimal state aid and forcing local taxpayers to cover majority costs, leading to rising bills amid ongoing legal disputes.
