2023 Best Places to Teach in New Hampshire

• Hanover, NH•

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: Great teachers and education. However, the administration could be better communicating(i.e civil, snow days/delays)... Read 4 reviews

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• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Average teacher salary $81,466

• Sunapee, NH•

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  Rating 2.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: Sunapee is an amazing public school system. The teachers are attentive and eager to help you succeed. And, for a small school, the opportunities are vast.... Read 6 reviews

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• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Average teacher salary $78,391

• Littleton, NH•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Senior: The teachers are amazing and there are a lot of opportunities for after school activities. All the students make sure that everyone is included and happy throughout their academic career here at Profile.... Read 1 review

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• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Average teacher salary $65,954

• Exeter, NH•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  15 reviews

Parent: The Cooperative middle school and Exeter High School are good schools. Most of the teachers and support staff care and have handled the pandemic efficiently. EXeter High School has great opportunities for high schoolers.. There is a wide variety of really interesting courses available. Some favorites are creative writing, forensics and Shakespeare. The teachers of these classes in particular are very passionate about the subject matter. The levels of college prep, honors and advanced placement or dual enrollment for many core classes is great. Unfortunately the administration is what holds these schools back from being excellent. There is no accountability for students and it just gets worse the further on in the schools they get. This coupled with no consequences for students from parents is a bad situation. Overall I am happy my children attended or are currently attending these schools.... Read 15 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $93,929

• Bedford, NH•

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  38 reviews

Parent: We feel very fortunate that our children have had to opportunity to attend the Bedford, New Hampshire school system. The teachers in the Bedford district are highly qualified and caring, involved educators. The quality and creativity of the instruction is second to none. Our experience has been that the communication from teachers is also excellent. A typical response time to a question is within hours. We would highly recommend the Bedford School system.... Read 38 reviews

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• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Average teacher salary $73,372

• West Lebanon, NH•

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: I am a senior and over the course of attending Lebanon High School I've seen the school itself transition through 3 different principals, a shift in staffing every year, and amazing support for the students, of course. Lebanon High School wouldn't be one of those schools that are very rich nor very poor, it's a school that holds students of all race and gender that we even have unisex bathrooms available for those who don't feel comfortable in a gender based bathroom. The student body is made up of many different talent and we have access to basically everything anyone can come up with and that opportunity for an incoming freshman or curious junior makes up LHS as a great community.... Read 5 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Average teacher salary $76,801

• Hollis, NH•

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: I really loved my high school. I was a transfer student freshman year and I was very nervous to start at my new school. However, I was given a friendly welcome and a great education. I first hated the fact that I had to move away from my old school but I realized that life at this school was probably much better than it would have been at my old school education wise. I was challenged but given the opportunity to still be able to succeed. I am very happy with my school, my teachers, and the people I've met there.... Read 14 reviews

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• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Average teacher salary $72,032

• Londonderry, NH•

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  40 reviews

Junior: The Londonderry School District is a very good at including everyone, making decisions to benefit the students, and maintain safety. The administration is friendly and helpful. Each school offers plenty of opportunities to assist families in a variety of ways. Not only are there many clubs and athletics available but the staff encourage involvement. Londonderry schools are very successful academically and strides to improve the district based on the families and students in the district.... Read 40 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $72,142

• Portsmouth, NH•

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  15 reviews

Parent: Portsmouth schools are amazing. Wish they were more open during covid but we understand what everyone is going through. The remote learning has improved since last Spring and if anything this might have taught everyone how to not lose school days if a snow day is called after covid....school can go on! District has great communication with parents and tries to get families involved. Pta does fund raisers and gets area businesses involved so it helps them and raises money for the pta at the same time. All in all very satisfied during this difficult time.... Read 15 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Average teacher salary $76,536

• Greenland, NH•

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• grade A

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Average teacher salary $81,690

• Amherst, NH•

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: Amherst Middle School was like a traditional middle school. We referred to our teachers by Mr. and Mrs., we had homework, tests, essays, individual and group projects, and sports. My experience was very good. I enjoyed the bigger class size, the teachers were all great, and the sports were competitive. Amherst Middle School was a good experience. However, Souhegan High School was vastly different. It was more loose-goosy. We called our teachers by their first names, we didn't need hall passes, and it was an overall more relaxed environment. For me personally, this brought comfort and I felt as though my relationships with the teachers were better, and I could ask for help more easily. This allowed for my academics to excel, as well as my interests. The Amherst School District was an overall good experience.... Read 3 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $75,067

• Bow, NH•

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  18 reviews

Senior: The administrators, teachers, and counselors in this district are amazing. They go above and beyond to make sure students have every opportunity to succeed. The guidance department is super helpful and supportive as well.... Read 18 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Average teacher salary $68,557

• Hampton, NH•

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Average teacher salary $73,948

• Hollis, NH•

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• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $78,560

• Exeter, NH•

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• grade A minus

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $76,614

• Gilford, NH•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  15 reviews

Works Here: In the Gilford School District we have Great Teachers and Staff! They are very accommodating of ALL students in their classrooms. The Staff work with their students to make sure the students achieve to their potential and are successful in the world when they leave.... Read 15 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Average teacher salary $67,542

• New London, NH•

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  11 reviews

Alum: A beautiful school with friendly staff, extracurricular programs and educational opportunities. There are also night classes available to cater to those who need the flexibility when getting a diploma.... Read 11 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Average teacher salary $71,030

• Moultonborough, NH•

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I liked the small size of both the school and classes. However, at times the closeness of the faculty members to one another clearly favored some students over others unfairly.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Average teacher salary $70,274

• Salem, NH•

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  39 reviews

Senior: I liked the buildings, they are all newly renovated. The kids there are really nice and the teachers support their students. They offer night classes to adults or students that do not prefer day school. The proms are fun and they have JROTC and it's a great program! The school has an excellent CTE program with Culinary arts, Cosmotolegy, Auto tech, wood shop, and many more!... Read 39 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $72,883

• Goffstown, NH•

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  38 reviews

Senior: I think Goffstown High School is a great place. I have met so many great friends, had so many learning opportunities to go above and beyond, and the school spirit is through the roof. The teachers make it a happy, healthy learning space and are always encouraging us to push to our greatest potential.... Read 38 reviews

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• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Average teacher salary $61,235

• Durham, NH•

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  36 reviews

Alum: I graduated from Oyster River High School in the Covid pandemic that begin towards the end of my senior year. Although prom was missed, and graduation was not set up the way it had been conducted in years before, the parents, students, teachers and administration still made these times memorable for the class of 2020. Due to this, our class became the closest and I am happy to say I have made lifelong friends the past 4 years through this schooling system. I'd stay in the town of Durham just so my future kids can attend here!... Read 36 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $75,398

• Gorham, NH•

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: Gorham has an amazing school system, the teachers are all so welcoming and willing to help any student so they can succeed. All of the staff make a relationship with a student in a way that will impact their lives in a positive way. The Gorham school district provides so many opportunities for students to be able to show who they are and how they can impact the school. I have gone to the Gorham schools my whole life and I have met so many great people who are still willing to help me even though I have graduated, and that feeling of knowing that my old teachers are still willing to help me succeed in life is great.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Average teacher salary $55,182

• Plaistow, NH•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Awesome place! I have gone to both Hampstead Central and Middle, and I have loved them both! The teachers care a ton about their students, and always try to help them succeed.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Average teacher salary $77,448

• Berlin, NH•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I'm not a student who necessarily likes school. I do however love that Berlin Middle High School has given me the opportunity to learn hands on trading skills suck as welding.... Read 3 reviews

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• grade B

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Average teacher salary $63,722

• Contoocook, NH•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  18 reviews

Senior: Overall, Hopkinton High School offers good classes that can help you prepare for college or a field you're interested in. I've enjoyed most of my time with the teachers I've had, and many of them try their best to give you the best learning experience. If I could change anything about HMHS, I would ask for more classes to be offered, as there are many science-related courses that are not available. I wish for the school to eventually run on renewable energy, although this is something that parts of the student body are currently working on. This is also quite a small school, so it's not hard to notice how little of diversity there is. Other than these aspects, I have enjoyed most of my time at the school, and I have had a great experience with sports teams that I have joined as well. This is such a small school, however, it has some of the best sports teams in the state.... Read 18 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $75,831