Best High Schools in Rockingham County, NH

Rockingham County, NH has 39 high schools with 26,402 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 Rockingham County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rockingham County exceed 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. Newburyport High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newburyport • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students

3. Chelmsford High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1367 Students

4. 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

5. Windham High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1055 Students

6. Amesbury High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amesbury • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 453 Students

7. Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newmarket School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 270 Students

8. Coe-brown Northwood Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coe-brown Northwood Academy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

9. Exeter High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Exeter Region Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students

10. Portsmouth High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1032 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rockingham County, NH

Rockingham County, NH has 37 middle schools with 17,011 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 Rockingham County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rockingham County 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. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Windham Center School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 418 Students

7. Oyster River Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 643 Students

8. Portsmouth Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students

9. Mccarthy Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 844 Students

10. Hampton Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hampton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 333 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rockingham County, NH

Rockingham County, NH has 74 elementary schools with 18,852 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 Rockingham County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rockingham County 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. 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

3. Newington Public School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newington School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 51 Students

4. New Franklin School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students

5. Lincoln Akerman School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hampton Falls School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 185 Students

6. South Hampton Barnard School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Hampton School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students

7. Little Harbour School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students

8. The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

The Birches Academy Of Academics & Art A Public Charter Sch • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students

9. Greenland Central School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenland School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students

10. Golden Brook Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1098 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rockingham County, NH

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

Community Factors

Rockingham County, NH has a total population of 314,176 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rockingham County, NH

62,265

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rockingham 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-

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockingham County, NH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,952 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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