Best Schools in Strafford County, NH
Strafford County, NH has 56 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 30 elementary) serving 18,776 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Strafford County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Strafford County, NH
The top high schools in Strafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oyster River High School
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Projected Test Scores
Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 844 Students
2. Coe-brown Northwood Academy
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Coe-brown Northwood Academy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
3. Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
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Newmarket School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 270 Students
4. Kingswood Regional High School
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Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
5. Dover Senior High School
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Dover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1505 Students
6. Nute High School
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Milton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 147 Students
7. Pittsfield High School
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Pittsfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
8. Farmington Senior High School
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Farmington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
9. Spaulding High School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
10. Somersworth High School
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Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
Best Middle Schools in Strafford County, NH
The top middle schools in Strafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oyster River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Kingswood Regional Middle School
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Governor Wentworth Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 388 Students
3. Dover Middle School
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Dover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1018 Students
4. Henry Wilson Memorial School
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Farmington School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 287 Students
5. Barrington Middle School
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Barrington School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students
6. Nute Junior High School
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Milton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 108 Students
7. Somersworth Middle School
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Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
8. Rochester Middle School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Strafford County, NH
The top elementary schools in Strafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mast Way School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 327 Students
2. Moharimet School
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Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students
3. School Street School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 66 Students
4. Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
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Dover School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
5. Garrison School
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Dover School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 391 Students
6. Barrington Elementary School
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Barrington School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 424 Students
7. East Rochester School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
8. Seacoast Charter School
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Seacoast Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
9. Strafford School
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Strafford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 403 Students
10. Gonic School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 192 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
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 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
11.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Strafford County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Strafford County, NH
How many schools are in Strafford County, NH?
Strafford County, NH has 56 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 30 elementary schools, serving 18,776 students in total.
How do schools in Strafford County perform on state tests?
On average, 56 schools in Strafford County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Strafford County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Strafford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Strafford County
12 places in Strafford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Rochester (8)
- Dover (5)
- Somersworth (4)
- Barrington (3)
- Durham (3)
- Farmington (3)
- Milton (3)
- Lee (1)
- Madbury (1)
- New Durham (1)
- Rollinsford (1)
- Strafford (1)
School districts (7)
- Rochester School District (11 schools)
- Dover School District (5 schools)
- Oyster River Coop School District (5 schools)
- Somersworth School District (4 schools)
- Barrington School District (3 schools)
- Farmington School District (3 schools)
- Milton School District (3 schools)