Best Schools in Hillsborough County, NH
Hillsborough County, NH has a total of 185 schools including 43 high schools, 31 middle schools and 111 elementary schools. A total of 62,702 students attend Hillsborough County, NH schools. On average, schools in Hillsborough County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hillsborough County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hillsborough County, NH
Hillsborough County, NH has 43 high schools with 21,347 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 Hillsborough County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hillsborough County exceed expectations.
1. Academy For Science And Design Charter (h)
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Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
2. The Founders Academy Charter School (h)
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The Founders Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
3. North Middlesex Regional
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North Middlesex • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
4. Bedford High School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1391 Students
5. Hollis-brookline High School
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Hollis-brookline Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
6. Souhegan Coop High School
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Souhegan Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
7. Goffstown High School
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Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
8. Milford High School
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Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 750 Students
9. Nashua High School South
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Nashua School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1743 Students
10. Merrimack High School
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Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillsborough County, NH
Hillsborough County, NH has 31 middle schools with 14,782 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 Hillsborough County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hillsborough County meet expectations.
1. Academy For Science And Design Charter (m)
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Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
2. Mckelvie Intermediate School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 649 Students
3. Hollis Upper Elementary School
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Hollis School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 289 Students
4. Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
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Brookline School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 256 Students
5. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 700 Students
6. Hollis-brookline Middle School
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Hollis-brookline Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
7. Amherst Middle School
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Amherst School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 639 Students
8. Mountain View Middle School
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Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 829 Students
9. Hawthorne Brook
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North Middlesex • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students
10. Wilton-lyndeboro Middle School
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Wilton-lyndeborough Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillsborough County, NH
Hillsborough County, NH has 111 elementary schools with 26,573 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 Hillsborough County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hillsborough County meet expectations.
1. Riddle Brook School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 526 Students
2. Peter Woodbury School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
3. Memorial School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students
4. Mason Elementary School
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Mason School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
5. Hollis Primary School
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Hollis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 377 Students
6. Mont Vernon Village School
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Mont Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 211 Students
7. Clark-wilkins School
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Amherst School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 708 Students
8. Hancock Elementary School
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Contoocook Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 69 Students
9. Amherst Street School
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Nashua School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
10. Peterborough Elementary School
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Contoocook Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 238 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsborough County, NH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillsborough County, NH has a total population of 422,937 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillsborough County, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillsborough County, NH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hillsborough County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
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