Best High Schools in Durham, NH

Durham, NH has 1 high schools with 844 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 Durham score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.

1. Oyster River High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 844 Students

Best Middle Schools in Durham, NH

Durham, NH has 2 middle schools with 1,025 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 Durham score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Durham exceed expectations.

1. Oyster River Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 643 Students

2. Barrington Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barrington School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Durham, NH

Durham, NH has 4 elementary schools with 795 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 Durham score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.

1. Moharimet School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students

2. Mast Way School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 327 Students

3. Early Childhood Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Barrington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 141 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Durham, NH

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

Community Factors

Durham, NH has a total population of 13,975 with 65% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Durham, NH

2,664

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Durham, NH.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

10.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durham, NH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,953 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Durham, NH

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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations