Best Schools in Cheshire County, NH
Cheshire County, NH has 60 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 32 elementary) serving 11,906 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Cheshire County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cheshire County, NH
The top high schools in Cheshire County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keene High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keene School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1291 Students
2. Fall Mountain Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
3. Hillsboro-deering High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
4. Conval Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Contoocook Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 683 Students
5. Conant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jaffrey-rindge Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
6. Hinsdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
7. Monadnock Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monadnock Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
8. Gathering Waters Charter School (h)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gathering Waters Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
9. Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Making Community Connections Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
10. Leaf Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leaf Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cheshire County, NH
The top middle schools in Cheshire County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walpole Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 113 Students
2. South Meadow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Contoocook Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 339 Students
3. Vilas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 84 Students
4. Keene Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keene School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
5. Hillsboro-deering Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
6. Great Brook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Contoocook Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 224 Students
7. Jaffrey-rindge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jaffrey-rindge Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students
8. Monadnock Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monadnock Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 254 Students
9. Hinsdale Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cheshire County, NH
The top elementary schools in Cheshire County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Walpole School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 101 Students
2. Symonds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keene School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
3. Wells Memorial School
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Projected Test Scores
Harrisville School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 55 Students
4. Alstead Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 80 Students
5. Nelson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 59 Students
6. Westmoreland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westmoreland School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students
7. Surry Village Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry Village Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
8. Chesterfield Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 263 Students
9. Fuller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keene School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
10. Dublin Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Contoocook Valley School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 57 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cheshire County, NH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cheshire County, NH has a total population of 76,458 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cheshire 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 Cheshire County, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cheshire County, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cheshire 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 Cheshire County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cheshire County, NH
How many schools are in Cheshire County, NH?
Cheshire County, NH has 60 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 11,906 students in total.
How do schools in Cheshire County perform on state tests?
On average, 60 schools in Cheshire County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Cheshire County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cheshire 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: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cheshire County
20 places in Cheshire County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (20)
- Keene (7)
- Alstead (3)
- Hinsdale (3)
- Jaffrey (3)
- Walpole (2)
- Chesterfield (1)
- Dublin (1)
- Fitzwilliam (1)
- Gilsum (1)
- Harrisville (1)
- Marlborough (1)
- Marlow (1)
- Nelson (1)
- North Walpole (1)
- Rindge (1)
- Stoddard (1)
- Surry (1)
- Troy (1)
- Westmoreland (1)
- Winchester (1)
School districts (4)
- Keene School District (7 schools)
- Monadnock Regional School District (7 schools)
- Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District (4 schools)
- Hinsdale School District (3 schools)