For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,105 students in Coos County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Coos County, NH are Pittsburg School (High), Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H) and Berlin Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coos County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Coos County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Coos County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gorham High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Coos County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg School (High)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Berlin Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Willard St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Grades: 9-13
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Gorham High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
White Mountains Regional High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Groveton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Coos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
56 Mt. Forist St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-3220
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-3220
Grades: 1-3
| 134 students
190 Norway St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1471
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1471
Grades: K-2
| 256 students
756 Dalton Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
178 Meadows Rd.
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4363
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4363
Grades: 1-5
| 46 students
193 Pine St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5068
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5068
Grades: K
| 93 students
4 Mayberry Lane
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4 Mayberry Lane
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
19 School St
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Coos County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Coos County, NH include Pittsburg School (High), Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H) and Berlin Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coos County?
6 public high schools are located in Coos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coos County?
Coos County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Coos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Coos County include: Gorham High School vs. Berlin Senior High School, Berlin Senior High School vs. Gorham High School, Groveton High School vs. Gorham High School
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