For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,613 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH are Inter-lakes High School, Prospect Mountain High School and Gilford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 64% statewide average). High schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Belknap County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prospect Mountain High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belknap County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Gilford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Grades: 9-13
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Laconia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Belknap County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
21 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH include Inter-lakes High School, Prospect Mountain High School and Gilford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belknap County, NH?
6 public high schools are located in Belknap County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County, NH?
Belknap County, NH public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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