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Best Rockingham County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 13,626 students in Rockingham County, NH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, NH are Coe-brown Northwood Academy, Windham High School and Portsmouth 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 40% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 62% 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 91%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portsmouth 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 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 Rockingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coe-brown Northwood Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
907 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Windham High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
64 London Bridge Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1558
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Gr: 9-13 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Exeter High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Blue Hawk Dr
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19 Hampton Rd, Building B Suit
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Londonderry Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
295 Mammoth Rd.
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-6941
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Winnacunnet High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Alumni Dr.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Gr: 9-13 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Pinkerton Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Pinkerton St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Gr: 9-13 | 2,977 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Timberlane Regional High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
36 Greenough Rd.
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-6541
Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Epping High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Academy St.
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-5472
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Salem High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Geremonty Dr.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7069
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Sanborn Regional High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Danville Rd.
Kingston, NH 03848
(603) 642-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Raymond High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Harriman Hill Rd.
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-6616
Gr: 9-13 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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, Windham High School and Portsmouth 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 13% 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 Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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