For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,630 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Strafford County, NH are Oyster River High School, Dover Senior High School and Cocheco For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 64% statewide average). High schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Strafford 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 Oyster River High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Strafford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: 9-13
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #33.
Cocheco For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Bud Carlson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #55.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #66.
Nute High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #77.
Somersworth High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Farmington Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Grades: 9-13
| 243 students
Strafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: 1-4
| 143 students
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Strafford County, NH include Oyster River High School, Dover Senior High School and Cocheco For The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in Strafford County, NH?
8 public high schools are located in Strafford County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County, NH?
Strafford County, NH public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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