For the 2026 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), White Mountains Regional High School and Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H). 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 24% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 62% 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 88%.
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 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Coos County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
White Mountains Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Gorham High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Berlin Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Willard St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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), White Mountains Regional High School and Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H).
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 18% (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. Berlin Senior High School
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