For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,394 students in Rochester, NH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, NH are Bud Carlson Academy and Spaulding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 62% statewide average). High schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Rochester, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spaulding High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Rochester, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bud Carlson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, NH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, NH include Bud Carlson Academy and Spaulding High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rochester?
2 public high schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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