2020 Best High Schools in Rockingham CountyAbout this List

Phillips Exeter Academy

• Private School
• Exeter, NH
• 9-12
• 239 reviews

Junior: Phillips Exeter Academy is an amazing institution with renowned facilities, faculty, and alumni. The financial aid is unmatched; I will be forever grateful for the generous financial aid package that my family received. It's a diverse school, and although it's not always perfect in handling issues surrounding equity and inclusion, it's definitely a school that tries really hard to make sure each student feels safe. Stress levels are extremely high here, the workload is intense, and the New Hampshire winters can be extremely dreary, but I have made the best friendships here and have grown so much, both academically and personally. Even through the tough times, I have never regretted saying Yes to Exeter and I know that its all worth it. Additionally, it IS possible to have fun here! Even in a small town, we find ways to just live life and be teenagers.
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• A+

• 1,085 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portsmouth High School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• 9-12
• 140 reviews

Senior: Portsmouth High School is filled with high academic achieving students, hard working jocks, and lots of school spirit. Every teacher at PHS is there to cheer you on and support your academic and athletic career. While I do think the guidance department could do a better job guiding their senior students onto their college path, overall the members of the guidance department are friendly and ready to help who ever is in need. The sports teams are excellent at PHS, our goal is a state championship and nothing will stop us from working our hardest to succeed. Overall I have had an unforgettable high school experience at PHS and am sad to be graduating this spring.
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• A

• 1,087 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham High School

• Windham School District, NH
• 9-12
• 141 reviews

Senior: WHS is an amazing school when it comes to educational resources. All students are given MacBook Airs, and each department has high-quality supplies(lab equipment, art supplies, instruments). However, the science department struggles to hire adept teachers in subjects like chemistry and engineering, though physics and bio teachers are great! A double-edged sword here is the academic rigor of classes. Honors and AP classes are extremely rigorous and time-demanding. Students who want to challenge themselves will find it overly difficult to balance with their extracurriculars and personal life; many spend 5+ hours each night doing homework and it is detrimental to them. The administration for the school district is questionable as to what subjects they support. Windham has resources to fund an amazing high school, but the administration is stingy and would rather spend it on athletics(or save it) than supporting the arts, sciences, engineering, and more.
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• A

• 901 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coe-Brown Northwood Academy

• Public School
• Northwood, NH
• 9-12
• 126 reviews

Senior: Coe-Brown Northwood Academy thoroughly prepares it's students for their life after high school. The English and History Departments focus on college-style essays and reading analysis to prepare college bound students for success. Coe Brown also has a large Vocational Department, with classes in welding, automotive work, forestry, and agriculture. This prepares many students that are not college-bound to get high paying and rewarding jobs when they leave high school. Similar to the curriculum, the teachers are also highly effective. Almost all of the teachers seem to thoroughly enjoy their jobs, and they are proficient in teaching all of their courses. This is especially true for the History Department, where the teachers are all highly passionate about the subjects that they teach. That is all, thank you.
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• A-

• 710 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Exeter High School

• Exeter Region Cooperative School District, NH
• 9-12
• 318 reviews

Niche User: Exeter High School will always have a special place in my heart. Though it is a fairly large school, it retains an incredible sense of community and spirit among its students. The athletics programs offer a huge amount of variety and are well-funded, and the arts (drama, music especially) absolutely shine in their output.

The one thing is that some of the teachers in the math and science department especially are notoriously difficult and students might have to do a lot of learning on their own if they want to do well. Help is, however, available.

Overall, EHS provides an excellent selection of academics, athletics and extracurricular clubs to its students, who are for the most part friendly and passionate about the school.
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• A-

• 1,684 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Winnacunnet High School

• Public School
• Hampton, NH
• 9-12
• 147 reviews

Senior: I have gone to Winnacunnet for all of my four years, and it is an amazing school with a great atmosphere. I feel safe and interested when I am at school. The teachers at Winnacunnet really love what they are doing and you can tell when they are teaching. I really enjoy being a student here!
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• A-

• 1,024 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jesse Remington High School

• Private School
• Candia, NH
• 9-12
• 18 reviews

Senior: I loved my experience at Jesse Remington High School. The teachers and faculty are very nice and are always willing to hep out the students in any way that the students need - from help before and after school, to answering questions during class, to lunchtime help, and everything in between.
The school size is very small (about 37 students this year), allowing all the students to get to know everyone else, and helping to improve class cooperation and 1-on-1 interactions with the teachers. Because the classes are smaller, each student can build a relationship with the teachers and have a more personalized high school experience.
Because JRHS is a Christian High School, students are prepared not only for college, but also for a Christian life in a secular world. This comes in the shape of morning devotions, Wednesday bible study (called Koininia), Friday chapel, Bible classes, and an overall Christian worldview and teaching style.
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• B+

• 36 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Londonderry Senior High School

• Londonderry School District, NH
• 9-12
• 340 reviews

Senior: I have loved my time here at Londonderry High School! There are numerous options for sports, clubs, and other activities that students can easily become involved with, and by offering so many opportunities for student engagement, Londonderry High School has created a school that values their students. Along with their stellar repertoire of extra curricular activities, Londonderry also maintains incredible academic options. From college prep to honors to AP, to Running Start and Dual Enrollment, to music and woodworking classes, to special education classes, Londonderry has options for everyone. Londonderry even has an incredible Adult Education program for anyone seeking an alternative route to a high school diploma. The only thing that could be added to enhance Londonderry High School would be an auditorium.
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• B+

• 1,521 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Salem High School

• Salem School District, NH
• 9-12
• 200 reviews

Senior: As a current senior at Salem High School, I have had the opportunity to experience the student life, interact with the faculty, and advance my education over the last four years. Salem high school is an exceptional secondary school to attend. With the large student body, I have the opportunity to befriend many different students. There is a large variety of courses for students to take as well, including the Career and Technical Education Center on the campus which allows students to dive into their desired careers at an early start through hands-on college courses such as teacher preparation and cosmetology. Salem High School has sent me on a spectacular path as I am exceptionally well prepared heading into college next fall.
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• B+

• 1,146 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinkerton Academy

• Public School
• Derry, NH
• 9-12
• 695 reviews

Parent: Pinkerton provides a myriad of opportunities for the students! The campus is beautiful, multiple buildings with each building serving a different purpose. For example, the Sciences have a building separate from the technical programs, there is a building for the arts and theater, and even a separate building for the incoming freshman to allow them an easier transition into the Pinkerton environment. The sports teams are numerous and diverse in options. Various clubs and programs including Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) which allows participants to enter into certain branches of the military at a higher rank once they have completed a minimum number of years in the program, they also offer clubs such as the ASL Club – American Sign Language. The options for the students rival that of a college campus.
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• B+

• 3,166 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Newmarket Senior High School

• Newmarket School District, NH
• 9-12
• 59 reviews

Alum: I received a well rounded education at Newmarket High School, Home of the Mules. The teachers are always willing to go the extra mile and stay after school to help a student if necessary. There were a plethora of post-curriculum activities varying from sports, band and the drama club. Although it is a small school I believe that this increased the chemistry among the kids causing bullying to be rare and isolated incidents at best. The only downside to the school is the building itself, due the the fact that it is quite old and in often times in need of repair. Other than that overall this is a great school system and I loved my time spent at Newmarket!
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• B

• 246 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Timberlane Regional High School

• Timberlane Regional School District, NH
• 9-12
• 208 reviews

Parent: Timberlane has a Wonderful music program, amazing STEAM BASED opportunities and great teachers. Timberlane Regional high school offers fabulous travel opportunities, diverse sports and arts. The academics are wonderful providing AP and honors classes and potential for college credits. There are ample clubs, honor societies and activities for students to get involved with or start up a new one.
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• B

• 1,172 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Next Charter School

• Public School
• Derry, NH
• 9-12
• 4 reviews

Parent: Caring teachers and a no stress environment for anxious kids. They do their best to make every kid feel included and important.
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• B-

• 66 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Raymond High School

• Raymond School District, NH
• 9-12
• 86 reviews

Alum: This is a great school. The teachers care about the mental health of the students and clearly show this by providing not only resources, but also just being there to talk if needed.
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• C+

• 420 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Granite State Arts Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Salem, NH
• 9-12
• 14 reviews

Parent: This is an amazing school. I disagree with the reviewer who stated that auditions need to be implemented to keep the toxic public school children from attending.

GSAA is not a talent or popularity contest. They are inclusive and accepting.
If you enjoy the arts but are not a master in any, this school will deepen your appreciation.

They do not have toxic public school kids slipping in and wreaking havoc. Everyone is respectful. The students have voices and opinions and the teachers allow these young voices to be heard. There are openly gay students. There are autistic students. There are musicians, dancers, and actors. There are students who fall into all categories and some who fall into none.

And this is okay.

And this is why my daughter loves it here.
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• C

• 131 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Bay eLearning Charter High School

• Public School
• Exeter, NH
• 9-12
• 14 reviews

Senior: I feel that it is unfair to judge a school of this caliber with a 1-5 rating. This is not a normal high school, as is evident the moment you walk into the school. GBCS is a system that converts effort into success. The beauty of the school is the freedom to tailor your experience of school and let your own work determine what you gain from the school. I, for example, am interested in many of the creative careers that normally are perceived as unrealistic. I am not only allowed to bend the requirements of projects to relate to my interests, but I am encouraged to communicate with the teachers to create products that are relevant to my experiences in the future. I have made songs, photoshop creations, and even outfits that were replacing a more standard assignment. Send your children to this school if you believe they want to do something fantastic. Don't send your children to this school if they just want the easy option.
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• C

• 126 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sanborn Regional High School

• Sanborn Regional School District, NH
• 9-12
• 105 reviews

Alum: The school had great diversity with tons of classes to chose from, tons of extracurricular activities, fun spirit weeks, good sports teams and team spirit. All the teachers were enthusiastic about their work. The only thing I would like to see change would be the grading system, it’s very complicated and hard to understand, and sets kids up for failure. The school doesn’t prepare kids for college, many kids leave barely even knowing how to study for an exam.
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• C

• 654 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Epping High School

• Epping School District, NH
• 9-12
• 42 reviews

Senior: My time at Epping High School was both good and bad. There were many changes in administration which made it rocky. Each administrator had a different idea of what they wanted and they were big changes that happened fast. The terrible block scheduling and 90 minute classes were the worst part. No one was about to sit through 90 minutes of sitting in a desk and hearing a teacher talk. This made it hard to focus and learn. This year however, the administration wants to make changes to these things. I am disappointed that I will not be around to experience these changes. Epping High School has a great community. With only an average of 65 students per grade is is great to be able to know everyone that I go to school with.
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• C-

• 278 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Victory Baptist School

• Private School
• Londonderry, NH
• K-12

• NG

• 63 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Learning Skills Academy

• Private School
• Rye, NH
• 4-12

• NG

• 52 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Seacoast Learning Collaborative

• Private School
• Brentwood, NH
• 1-12

• NG

• 46 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Birchtree Center

• Private School
• Newington, NH
• K-12

• NG

• 35 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

El Shaddai Christian Academy

• Private School
• Salem, NH
• PK, K-12

• NG

• 25 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Longview School

• Private School
• Deerfield, NH
• 8-12

• NG

• 17 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio