Best Schools in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has a total of 674 schools including 174 high schools, 154 middle schools and 346 elementary schools. A total of 197,052 students attend New Hampshire schools. On average, schools in New Hampshire score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Hampshire meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
2. Academy For Science And Design Charter (h)
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Projected Test Scores
Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
3. Marshwood High School
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Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
4. Newburyport High
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Projected Test Scores
Newburyport • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
5. Sacopee Valley High Sch
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Rsu 55/msad 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
6. Hanover High School
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Dresden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
7. Chelmsford High
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Chelmsford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1367 Students
8. Oyster River High School
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Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 844 Students
9. The Founders Academy Charter School (h)
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The Founders Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
10. North Middlesex Regional
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Shapleigh School
SchoolGrade
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Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 370 Students
3. Sacopee Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 55/msad 55 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 357 Students
4. Academy For Science And Design Charter (m)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
5. Mckelvie Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 649 Students
6. Frances C. Richmond School
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Projected Test Scores
Dresden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
7. Windham Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Windham School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 438 Students
8. Hollis Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Hollis School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 289 Students
9. Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
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Brookline School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 256 Students
10. Rye Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Castle School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 26 Students
2. New Suncook School
SchoolGrade
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Rsu 72/msad 72 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 106 Students
3. Rye Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Rye School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 200 Students
4. Marshwood Great Works School
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 301 Students
5. Riddle Brook School
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Projected Test Scores
Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 526 Students
6. Bernice A. Ray School
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Projected Test Scores
Hanover School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
7. Molly Ockett School
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 72/msad 72 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 555 Students
8. Vivian E Hussey School
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Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 358 Students
9. Peter Woodbury School
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Projected Test Scores
Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
10. Memorial School
SchoolGrade
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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
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 New Hampshire.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 New Hampshire Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near New Hampshire
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- Projected Test Scores: 42%
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