For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,938 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH are Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Leaf Charter School and Keene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Cheshire County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fall Mountain Regional High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cheshire County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Leaf Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Keene High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #44.
Conant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Monadnock Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Fall Mountain Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Hinsdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Cheshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Grades: 1-5
| 169 students
299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Grades: 1-3
| 40 students
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 11-12
| 54 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH include Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Leaf Charter School and Keene High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheshire County?
8 public high schools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cheshire County include: Monadnock Regional High School vs. Keene High School, Keene High School vs. Monadnock Regional High School, Fall Mountain Regional High School vs. Keene High School
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