Best High Schools in Strafford County, NH

Strafford County, NH has 17 high schools with 7,998 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 Strafford County 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 Strafford County exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Dover Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1505 Students

5. Kingswood Regional High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students

6. 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

7. Pittsfield High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pittsfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

Best Middle Schools in Strafford County, NH

Strafford County, NH has 12 middle schools with 5,533 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 Strafford County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Strafford 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. 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

3. 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

4. Kingswood Regional Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 388 Students

5. Dover Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1018 Students

6. Crescent Lake School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 193 Students

7. 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

8. Somersworth Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students

9. 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

10. 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 Strafford County, NH

Strafford County, NH has 33 elementary schools with 7,212 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 Strafford County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Strafford County meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

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. Moharimet School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students

5. Mast Way School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 327 Students

6. Carpenter Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 180 Students

7. New Durham Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students

8. 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

9. Garrison School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 391 Students

10. Seacoast Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seacoast Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Strafford County, NH

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

Community Factors

Strafford County, NH has a total population of 130,889 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Strafford County, NH

20,743

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Strafford County, NH.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Strafford County, NH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,778 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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