Best High Schools in Belknap County, NH

Belknap County, NH has 13 high schools with 4,652 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Belknap County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Belknap County meet expectations.

1. Gilford High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students

2. Kingswood Regional High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students

3. Inter-lakes High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students

4. Prospect Mountain High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prospect Mountain Jma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students

5. Newfound Regional High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 377 Students

6. Belmont High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students

7. Winnisquam Regional High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students

8. Pittsfield High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pittsfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

9. Laconia High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laconia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 590 Students

10. Franklin High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 270 Students

Best Middle Schools in Belknap County, NH

Belknap County, NH has 12 middle schools with 3,833 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Belknap County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Belknap County meet expectations.

1. Gilford Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students

2. Inter-lakes Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 150 Students

3. Belmont Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students

4. Winnisquam Regional Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students

5. Newfound Memorial Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students

6. Laconia Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laconia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students

7. Franklin Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Franklin School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 378 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Belknap County, NH

Belknap County, NH has 16 elementary schools with 3,283 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Belknap County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Belknap County meet expectations.

1. Holderness Central School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Holderness School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 152 Students

2. Sandwich Central School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 75 Students

3. Gilford Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 322 Students

4. Gilmanton Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 365 Students

5. New Hampton Community School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 104 Students

6. Inter-lakes Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students

7. Sanbornton Central School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 177 Students

8. Ashland Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashland School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 159 Students

9. Jennie D. Blake School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hill School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 63 Students

10. Bristol Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Belknap County, NH

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Belknap County, NH has a total population of 63,705 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Belknap County, NH

11,768

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Belknap County, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Belknap County, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Belknap County, NH.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,739 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Belknap County, NH Internet Health Assessment.

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