Best Schools in Carroll County, NH
Carroll County, NH has 35 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 21 elementary) serving 7,789 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Carroll County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carroll County, NH
The top high schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moultonborough Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moultonborough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Inter-lakes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
3. Gorham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Kingswood Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
5. Kennett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conway School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 706 Students
6. Spaulding High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
7. Lin-wood Public School (high)
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Projected Test Scores
Lincoln-woodstock Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
8. Robert Frost Charter School (h)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Robert Frost Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carroll County, NH
The top middle schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crescent Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 193 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. Kingswood Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 388 Students
4. Gorham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 94 Students
5. Moultonborough Middle Level
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moultonborough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
6. A. Crosby Kennett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conway School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carroll County, NH
The top elementary schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Grammar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
2. Waterville Valley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Waterville Valley School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 51 Students
3. Sandwich Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inter-lakes Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 75 Students
4. Moultonborough Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moultonborough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
5. Carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 180 Students
6. Robert Frost Charter School (e)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Robert Frost Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
7. Tuftonboro Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 100 Students
8. New Durham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
9. Freedom Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Freedom School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 48 Students
10. Edward Fenn School
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Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carroll County, NH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carroll County, NH has a total population of 50,107 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carroll 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 Carroll County, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carroll County, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carroll 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 Carroll County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carroll County, NH
How many schools are in Carroll County, NH?
Carroll County, NH has 35 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 7,789 students in total.
How do schools in Carroll County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Carroll County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Carroll County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carroll 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: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Carroll County
14 places in Carroll County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Conway (4)
- Wolfeboro (4)
- North Conway (2)
- Bartlett (1)
- Effingham (1)
- Freedom (1)
- Jackson (1)
- Madison (1)
- Moultonborough (1)
- Ossipee (1)
- Sanbornville (1)
- Sandwich (1)
- Tamworth (1)
- Tuftonboro (1)
School districts (3)
- Governor Wentworth Regional School District (8 schools)
- Conway School District (5 schools)
- Moultonborough School District (3 schools)