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Best Schools in 03870, NH
03870, NH has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,354 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 03870 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 03870, NH
The top high schools in 03870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1032 Students
2. Winnacunnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnacunnet Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1063 Students
Best Middle Schools in 03870, NH
The top middle schools in 03870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rye Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rye School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
2. Portsmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 03870, NH
The top elementary schools in 03870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rye Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rye School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 200 Students
2. North Hampton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Hampton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 03870, NH
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
03870, NH has a total population of 5,519 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 03870, NH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 03870, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 03870, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 03870, NH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 03870, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 03870, NH
How many schools are in 03870, NH?
03870, NH has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,354 students in total.
How do schools in 03870 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 03870 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 03870 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 03870?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 49%
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