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Best Belknap County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,560 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH are Gilford High School, Inter-lakes High School and Prospect Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 62% statewide average). High schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Belknap County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilford High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Belknap County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gr: 9-13 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 9-13 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Mountain High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Gr: 9-13 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Belmont High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Laconia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Gr: 9-13 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH include Gilford High School, Inter-lakes High School and Prospect Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belknap County?
7 public high schools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belknap County are often viewed compared to one another?

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