Best High Schools in Derry, NH

Derry, NH has 8 high schools with 12,159 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 Derry score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Derry exceed expectations.

1. Chelmsford High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1367 Students

2. Windham High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1055 Students

3. Londonderry Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Londonderry School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1386 Students

4. Pinkerton Academy

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pinkerton Academy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 3060 Students

5. Salem High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1134 Students

6. Timberlane Regional High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students

7. Next Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Next Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students

Best Middle Schools in Derry, NH

Derry, NH has 8 middle schools with 4,278 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 Derry score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Derry don't meet expectations.

1. Windham Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 438 Students

2. Windham Center School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 418 Students

3. Mccarthy Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 844 Students

4. Hampstead Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hampstead School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students

5. Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derry Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students

6. West Running Brook Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Derry Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students

7. Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manchester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Derry, NH

Derry, NH has 17 elementary schools with 5,376 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 Derry score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Derry don't meet expectations.

1. Golden Brook Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1098 Students

2. Hampstead Central School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hampstead School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 450 Students

3. Center Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 485 Students

4. North Salem Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students

5. East Derry Memorial Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Derry Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

6. Derry Village School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Derry Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 405 Students

7. South Londonderry Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Londonderry School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 469 Students

8. South Range Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derry Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students

9. Chester Academy

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 502 Students

10. Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derry Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 522 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Derry, NH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Derry, NH has a total population of 33,808 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Derry, NH

21,813

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Derry, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

9.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Derry, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Derry, NH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,955 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Derry, NH Internet Health Assessment.

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