Best Schools in Belknap County, NH
Belknap County, NH has a total of 41 schools including 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 11,768 students attend Belknap County, NH schools. On average, schools in Belknap County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Belknap County meet expectations.
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
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Gilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
2. Kingswood Regional High School
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Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
3. Inter-lakes High School
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Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
4. Prospect Mountain High School
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Prospect Mountain Jma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
5. Newfound Regional High School
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Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 377 Students
6. Belmont High School
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Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
7. Winnisquam Regional High School
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Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students
8. Pittsfield High School
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Pittsfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
9. Laconia High School
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Laconia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 590 Students
10. Franklin High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Gilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Inter-lakes Middle School
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Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 150 Students
3. Belmont Middle School
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Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students
4. Winnisquam Regional Middle School
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Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
5. Newfound Memorial Middle School
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Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
6. Laconia Middle School
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Laconia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
7. Franklin Middle School
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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
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Holderness School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 152 Students
2. Sandwich Central School
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Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 75 Students
3. Gilford Elementary School
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Gilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 322 Students
4. Gilmanton Elementary School
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Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 365 Students
5. New Hampton Community School
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Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 104 Students
6. Inter-lakes Elementary School
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Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students
7. Sanbornton Central School
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Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 177 Students
8. Ashland Elementary School
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Ashland School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 159 Students
9. Jennie D. Blake School
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Hill School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 63 Students
10. Bristol Elementary School
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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
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 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
11.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Belknap County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
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