Top 10 Best Hillsborough County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 17,944 students in Hillsborough County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Hollis-brookline High School and Souhegan Coop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 64% statewide average). High schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Hillsborough County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bedford High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hillsborough County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Hollis-brookline High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24 Cavalier Ct.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Souhegan Coop High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
412 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Bedford High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Grades: 9-13
| 1,449 students
Rank: #55.
Milford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 West St.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4201
Grades: 9-13
| 762 students
Rank: #66.
The Founders Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Goffstown High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27 Wallace Rd.
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 497-4841
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #88.
Merrimack High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #99.
Nashua High School South
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #1010.
Campbell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Highlander Ct.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 546-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #1111.
Pelham High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
85 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #1212.
Nashua High School North
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,653 students
Rank: #1313.
Conval Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mascenic Regional High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Turnpike Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wilton-lyndeboro Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
57 School Rd.
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #1616.
Alvirne High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
John Stark Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
618 N. Stark Hwy.
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-7675
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Manchester Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #1919.
Kreiva Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2020.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #2121.
Manchester Memorial High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #2222.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #2323.
Manchester West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Grades: 9-12
| 767 students
Rank: n/an/a
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 316-1170
Grades: 9-11
| 63 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hillsborough County, NH

Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 9-11
| 53 students
72 Academy Rd
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2814
Grades: 3-4
| 139 students
Foundry St.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Grades: K-1
| 210 students
106 Hancock Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Grades: PK
| 10 students
16 Adams St
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 142 students
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
22 Library St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Grades: 1-5
| 221 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
571 Turnpike Rd
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2108
Grades: K-2
| 176 students
61 Marsh Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-1145
Grades: PK
| 5 students
440 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
440 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK
| 196 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, NH include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Hollis-brookline High School and Souhegan Coop High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsborough County, NH?
24 public high schools are located in Hillsborough County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County, NH?
Hillsborough County, NH public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

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