For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,511 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 Bud Carlson Academy. 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 34% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 62% statewide average). High schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oyster River 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 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Strafford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Dover Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Nute High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 9-13 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Somersworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Farmington Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Thayer Dr
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Strafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: 1-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Bud Carlson Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Strafford County?
8 public high schools are located in Strafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?
Strafford County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Strafford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Strafford County include: Somersworth High School vs. Dover Senior High School, Nute High School vs. Farmington Senior High School, Oyster River High School vs. Dover Senior High School
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