Best Schools in Belknap County, NH
Belknap County, NH has 41 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 21 elementary) serving 11,648 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Belknap County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Belknap County, NH
The top high schools in Belknap County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Inter-lakes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
2. Prospect Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prospect Mountain Jma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 387 Students
3. Kingswood Regional High School
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Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
4. Gilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 499 Students
5. Belmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Pittsfield High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
7. Newfound Regional High School
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Projected Test Scores
Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 377 Students
8. Winnisquam Regional High School
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Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students
9. Laconia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 590 Students
Best Middle Schools in Belknap County, NH
The top middle schools in Belknap County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Inter-lakes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 150 Students
3. Newfound Memorial Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
4. Belmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students
5. Kingswood Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 388 Students
6. Winnisquam Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
7. Laconia Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
8. Pittsfield Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Belknap County, NH
The top elementary schools in Belknap County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canterbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
2. Sandwich Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 75 Students
3. Gilford Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 322 Students
4. Sanbornton Central School
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Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 177 Students
5. Jennie D. Blake School
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Hill School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 63 Students
6. Gilmanton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 365 Students
7. New Hampton Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 104 Students
8. Belmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students
9. Elm Street School
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Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
10. Strafford School
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Projected Test Scores
Strafford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 403 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.
Questions About Schools in Belknap County, NH
How many schools are in Belknap County, NH?
Belknap County, NH has 41 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 11,648 students in total.
How do schools in Belknap County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Belknap County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Belknap County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Belknap County?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Belknap County
9 places in Belknap County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Laconia (5)
- Belmont (3)
- Gilford (3)
- Meredith (3)
- Alton (2)
- Tilton (2)
- Barnstead (1)
- New Hampton (1)
- Sanbornton (1)
School districts (5)
- Laconia School District (5 schools)
- Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District (4 schools)
- Shaker Regional School District (4 schools)
- Winnisquam Regional School District (4 schools)
- Gilford School District (3 schools)