Best High Schools in Rochester, NH

Rochester, NH has 7 high schools with 2,233 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 Rochester score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rochester underperform expectations.

1. Spaulding High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students

2. Nute High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Milton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students

3. Somersworth High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

4. Farmington Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farmington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 239 Students

5. Bud Carlson Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rochester, NH

Rochester, NH has 5 middle schools with 2,027 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 Rochester score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rochester underperform expectations.

1. Barrington Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barrington School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students

2. Henry Wilson Memorial School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farmington School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 287 Students

3. Rochester Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students

4. Nute Junior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Milton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 108 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rochester, NH

Rochester, NH has 14 elementary schools with 2,822 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 Rochester score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rochester underperform expectations.

1. Maple Street Magnet School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 110 Students

2. Barrington Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Barrington School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 424 Students

3. East Rochester School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students

4. Strafford School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Strafford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 403 Students

5. Valley View Community School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farmington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 266 Students

6. School Street School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 66 Students

7. William Allen School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students

8. Milton Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Milton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students

9. Nancy Loud School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 81 Students

10. Chamberlain Street School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 298 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rochester, NH

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

Community Factors

Rochester, NH has a total population of 32,691 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rochester, NH

7,082

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rochester, NH.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

10.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rochester, NH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,976 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Rochester, NH

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Somersworth, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Berwick, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lebanon, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Barrington, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Center Strafford, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Farmington, NH

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rollinsford, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dover, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Tatnic, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 81%
  • Projected Test Scores: 76%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations