For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,560 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH are Gilford High School, Inter-lakes High School and Prospect Mountain 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 28% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Belknap County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilford 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belknap County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Grades: 9-13
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Mountain High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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: 9-13
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Grades: 9-13
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Laconia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Grades: 9-13
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Grades: 9-12
| 40 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
5 Elm St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Grades: PK-2
| 187 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 Gilford High School, Inter-lakes High School and Prospect Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belknap County?
7 public high schools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belknap County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belknap County include: Belmont High School vs. Gilford High School, Gilford High School vs. Belmont High School, Inter-lakes High School vs. Gilford High School
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