Best Schools in Jefferson, NH
Jefferson, NH has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,389 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, NH
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gorham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
2. White Mountains Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Mountains Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, NH
The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gorham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 94 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, NH
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Mountains Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
2. Edward Fenn School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 151 Students
3. Whitefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Mountains Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students
4. Heartwood Public Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartwood Public Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 39 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, NH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, NH has a total population of 1,080 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, NH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, NH
How many schools are in Jefferson, NH?
Jefferson, NH has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,389 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Jefferson score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Jefferson
1 of 1 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.