Best High Schools in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 174 high schools with 70,982 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 New Hampshire score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Hampshire meet expectations.

1. Robert W Traip Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

2. 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

3. Marshwood High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students

4. Newburyport High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newburyport • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students

5. Sacopee Valley High Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 55/msad 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students

6. Hanover High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dresden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students

7. Chelmsford High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1367 Students

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

Best Middle Schools in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 154 middle schools with 52,216 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 New Hampshire score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Hampshire meet expectations.

1. Marshwood Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

2. Shapleigh School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 370 Students

3. Sacopee Valley Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 55/msad 55 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 357 Students

4. 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

5. 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

6. Frances C. Richmond School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dresden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students

7. Windham Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 438 Students

8. 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

9. 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

10. Rye Junior High School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rye School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students

Best Elementary Schools in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 346 elementary schools with 73,854 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 New Hampshire score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Hampshire meet expectations.

1. Maude H. Trefethen School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Castle School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 26 Students

2. New Suncook School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 72/msad 72 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 106 Students

3. Rye Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rye School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 200 Students

4. Marshwood Great Works School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 301 Students

5. 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

6. Bernice A. Ray School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanover School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students

7. Molly Ockett School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 72/msad 72 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 555 Students

8. Vivian E Hussey School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 358 Students

9. 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

10. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in New Hampshire

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

Community Factors

New Hampshire has a total population of 1,377,529 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Hampshire

197,052

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Hampshire.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

10.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Hampshire.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,935 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit New Hampshire Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near New Hampshire

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Vermont

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Massachusetts

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rhode Island

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Maine

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Connecticut

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
New York

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
New Jersey

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Delaware

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pennsylvania

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Maryland

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations