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)

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students

2. The Founders Academy Charter School (h)

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

The Founders Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students

3. North Middlesex Regional

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Middlesex • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students

4. Bedford High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1391 Students

5. Hollis-brookline High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hollis-brookline Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students

6. Souhegan Coop High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Souhegan Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students

7. Goffstown High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students

8. Milford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 750 Students

9. Nashua High School South

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1743 Students

10. Merrimack High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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)

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students

2. Mckelvie Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 649 Students

3. Hollis Upper Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hollis School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 289 Students

4. Captain Samuel Douglass Academy

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookline School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 256 Students

5. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 700 Students

6. Hollis-brookline Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hollis-brookline Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students

7. Amherst Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amherst School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 639 Students

8. Mountain View Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 829 Students

9. Hawthorne Brook

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Middlesex • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students

10. Wilton-lyndeboro Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 526 Students

2. Peter Woodbury School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students

3. Memorial School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students

4. Mason Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mason School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students

5. Hollis Primary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hollis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 377 Students

6. Mont Vernon Village School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mont Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 211 Students

7. Clark-wilkins School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amherst School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 708 Students

8. Hancock Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Contoocook Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 69 Students

9. Amherst Street School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

10. Peterborough Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

62,702

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

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

A-

11.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,920 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Hillsborough County, NH

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Rockingham County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Merrimack County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Essex County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Middlesex County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cheshire County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Strafford County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Worcester County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Suffolk County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sullivan County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Windham County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations