Goffstown High School vs. Bedford High School
Should I attend Goffstown High School or Bedford High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Goffstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Bedford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Goffstown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,449 students in grades 9-13, Bedford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-13
Total Students
1,005 students
1,449 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#35 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
79%
Graduation Rate
92%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
304
361
Grade 10 Students
255
356
Grade 11 Students
232
338
Grade 12 Students
214
394
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
91%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%