Best Schools in Sullivan County, NH
Sullivan County, NH has 45 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 22 elementary) serving 8,990 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Sullivan County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sullivan County, NH
The top high schools in Sullivan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunapee Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunapee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
2. Lebanon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebanon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 598 Students
3. Kearsarge Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 508 Students
4. Fall Mountain Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
5. Hillsboro-deering High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
6. Stevens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claremont School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 525 Students
7. Newport Middle High School (high)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 292 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sullivan County, NH
The top middle schools in Sullivan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunapee Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunapee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 85 Students
2. Walpole Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 113 Students
3. Lebanon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebanon School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 471 Students
4. Kearsarge Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
5. Vilas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 84 Students
6. Hillsboro-deering Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro-deering Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
7. Charlestown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 137 Students
8. Claremont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claremont School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 354 Students
9. Newport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sullivan County, NH
The top elementary schools in Sullivan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantham Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grantham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
2. North Walpole School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 101 Students
3. Sunapee Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunapee School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 159 Students
4. Alstead Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 80 Students
5. Plainfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students
6. Acworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 31 Students
7. Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School At New London
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
8. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 52 Students
9. Cornish Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cornish School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
10. Charlestown Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall Mountain Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sullivan County, NH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sullivan County, NH has a total population of 43,063 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sullivan County, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sullivan County, NH
How many schools are in Sullivan County, NH?
Sullivan County, NH has 45 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 8,990 students in total.
How do schools in Sullivan County perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in Sullivan County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Sullivan County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sullivan 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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sullivan County
11 places in Sullivan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Claremont (6)
- Newport (4)
- Charlestown (3)
- Langdon (3)
- Sunapee (3)
- Acworth (1)
- Cornish (1)
- Grantham (1)
- Lempster (1)
- Meriden (1)
- Washington (1)
School districts (4)
- Fall Mountain Regional School District (12 schools)
- Claremont School District (6 schools)
- Newport School District (3 schools)
- Sunapee School District (3 schools)