Best Schools in Coos County, NH
Coos County, NH has 30 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 17 elementary) serving 4,482 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Coos County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Coos County, NH
The top high schools in Coos County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (h)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colebrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Gorham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
3. Kennett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conway School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 706 Students
4. White Mountains Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Mountains Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
5. Berlin Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
6. Groveton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
7. Pittsburg School (high)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Middle Schools in Coos County, NH
The top middle schools in Coos County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gorham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 94 Students
2. Groveton High School (middle)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
3. Berlin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Coos County, NH
The top elementary schools in Coos 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. Stark Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stark School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 29 Students
3. Groveton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 127 Students
4. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Mountains Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
5. Milan Village Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
6. Stewartstown Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewartstown School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students
7. Edward Fenn School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 151 Students
8. Whitefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Mountains Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students
9. Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartlett School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 189 Students
10. Berlin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Coos County, NH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Coos County, NH has a total population of 31,268 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Coos 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 Coos County, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Coos County, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Coos 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 Coos County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Coos County, NH
How many schools are in Coos County, NH?
Coos County, NH has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 4,482 students in total.
How do schools in Coos County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Coos County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Coos County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Coos 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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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Coos County
9 places in Coos County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Berlin (3)
- Gorham (3)
- Groveton (3)
- Pittsburg (2)
- Whitefield (2)
- Errol (1)
- Lancaster (1)
- Milan (1)
- North Stratford (1)
School districts (4)
- Berlin School District (3 schools)
- Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District (3 schools)
- Northumberland School District (3 schools)
- White Mountains Regional School District (3 schools)