For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 14,009 students in Rockingham County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, NH are Coe-brown Northwood Academy, Portsmouth High School and Windham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Rockingham County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Windham High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Rockingham County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coe-brown Northwood Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
907 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Grades: 9-13
| 1,030 students
Rank: #33.
Windham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 London Bridge Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1558
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1558
Grades: 9-13
| 1,054 students
Rank: #44.
Exeter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Blue Hawk Dr.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #55.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Grades: 9-13
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Londonderry Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
295 Mammoth Rd.
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-6941
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-6941
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #77.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #88.
Winnacunnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Alumni Dr.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Grades: 9-13
| 1,061 students
Rank: #99.
Pinkerton Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Pinkerton St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Grades: 9-13
| 3,056 students
Rank: #1010.
Epping High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Academy St.
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-5472
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-5472
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Next Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1212.
Timberlane Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36 Greenough Rd.
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-6541
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-6541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1313.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1414.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Geremonty Dr.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7069
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7069
Grades: 9-13
| 1,133 students
Rank: #1515.
Sanborn Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17 Danville Rd.
Kingston, NH 03848
(603) 642-3341
Kingston, NH 03848
(603) 642-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #1616.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #1717.
Raymond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Harriman Hill Rd.
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-6616
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-6616
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rockingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Campus Dr Ste 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 31 students
37 Highland Ave
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Grades: 1-3
| 95 students
21 Emerson Ave
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Grades: PK
| 62 students
13 School St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Grades: PK
| 17 students
213 So Main St
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
24 School St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Grades: 1-5
| 164 students
112b Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 537-2450
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 537-2450
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, NH include Coe-brown Northwood Academy, Portsmouth High School and Windham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockingham County?
18 public high schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockingham County include: Londonderry Senior High School vs. Pinkerton Academy, Timberlane Regional High School vs. Pinkerton Academy, Winnacunnet High School vs. Portsmouth High School
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