Thornton School District, New Hampshire

Thornton School District is an elementary school district in Grafton County, New Hampshire, for grades K–8. About 2,799 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 50.1 sq mi (130 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,799 ± 34
Grades
K–8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Grafton County
Land area
50.1 sq mi (130 km²)
Median household income
$90,022 ± $17,243
Median home value
$351,900 ± $20,231
Water area
0.6 sq mi (1.57 km²)
State
New Hampshire
Census code (GEOID)
3306660
Coordinates (central point)
43.947876, -71.635785

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Thornton School District, largest first

  1. Town of Thornton2,799 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Campton School District8.1 mi south
  2. Waterville Valley School District9.3 mi east

These share a boundary with Thornton School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Thornton School District before you rely on it.

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