Best High Schools in Hampstead, NH

High schools
2
Students
4,063
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Hampstead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pinkerton Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Timberlane Regional High School

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

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Best Middle Schools in Hampstead, NH

Middle schools
3
Students
1,611
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Hampstead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hampstead Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

2. Timberlane Regional Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students

3. West Running Brook Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

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Best Elementary Schools in Hampstead, NH

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,327
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Hampstead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Salem Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Hampstead Central School

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. East Derry Memorial Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derry Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 356 Students

4. Danville Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

5. Atkinson Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students

6. Sandown North Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 331 Students

7. Hampstead Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Hampstead Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 50 Students

8. Sandown Central School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 135 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Hampstead, NH

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

Community Factors

Hampstead, NH has a total population of 7,052 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hampstead, NH

8,001

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hampstead, NH.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

9.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hampstead, NH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,794 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Hampstead, NH

How many schools are in Hampstead, NH?

Hampstead, NH has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,001 students in total.

How do schools in Hampstead perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Hampstead score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Hampstead meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hampstead?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hampstead, NH

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East Hampstead, NH

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Atkinson, NH

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sandown, NH

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Danville, NH

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Plaistow, NH

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kingston, NH

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Derry, NH

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Newton, NH

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Salem, NH

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Chester, NH

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Hampstead

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
52%
Avg projected
60.5%

2 of 2 schools in Hampstead carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Hampstead. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (2)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Hampstead (1)