2020 Best Places to Teach in New HampshireAbout this List

SAU 70

• School District
• Hanover, NH
• 2 reviews

Alum: I appreciated the freedom in the public school system to study what interested me. In addition to this, I was afforded with an amazing public school education from inspiring teachers and unique resources.
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• A+

• A+

• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $90,099 Average Teacher Salary

Oyster River Cooperative School District

• School District
• Durham, NH
• 21 reviews

Senior: Oyster River prepares you extremely well for college and allows you to pick classes that set you up on a specific path. The amount of classes offered provide opportunity for everyone, however there could be more flexibility in creating schedules freshman and sophomore year. The teachers are great, sometimes the course load is overbearing but overall helps to prepare you for college. If you do not want to be enrolled in classes of academic rigor, there are other paths available to you. I think that the staff does a good job of creating specialized tracks for each student depending on their strengths and what they think they want to pursue after high school, even if that is not attending a 4 year college. My experience has overall been positive. It has had its challenges academically but looking back I think it has only bettered me as I pursue a 4 year degree at a University.
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• A+

• A+

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $90,624 Average Teacher Salary

Moultonborough School District

• School District
• Moultonborough, NH
• 2 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.
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• A-

• A+

• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $87,952 Average Teacher Salary

Profile School District

• School District
• Littleton, NH
• 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.
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• B+

• A+

• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $76,000 Average Teacher Salary

Portsmouth School District

• School District
• Portsmouth, NH
• 10 reviews

Parent: Portsmouth is a wonderful and dynamic school district that really tries to get families involved and keep kids involved in the greater community. Challenging, nurturing, forward thinking and full of the needed resources for kids of all ages. We love our daughter growing up and learning in Portsmouth!
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• A+

• A

• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $80,331 Average Teacher Salary

Lebanon School District

• School District
• West Lebanon, NH
• 4 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.
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• B+

• A

• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $92,412 Average Teacher Salary

Sunapee School District

• School District
• Sunapee, NH
• 4 reviews

Senior: I am a senior on track to graduate, and I have been in the school district since the sixth grade. I have enjoyed my educational experience a lot, I feel however, that there are some things that could be improved. Disciplinary actions are not always carried out accordingly, nor are the punishments consistent. However, I do feel that overall, my experience at my high school has changed me, for the better. And I am thankful to have had the education that I have had.
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• A-

• A

• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $81,575 Average Teacher Salary

Amherst School District

• School District
• Amherst, NH
• 2 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.
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• A-

• A-

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $106,084 Average Teacher Salary

Londonderry School District

• School District
• Londonderry, NH
• 16 reviews

Junior: In the Londonderry school district, I find that the schools are overall very nice. Athletics are excellent and parents are very involved with the athletics as well as the band, which is incredible. The overall experience does amazing job of preparing students for college and beyond by heavy involvement of guidance counselors helping us figure out what the best plan is for us. This tight knit community is what I feel makes Londonderry schools some of the best in the state.
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• A-

• A

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $83,898 Average Teacher Salary

Bedford School District

• School District
• Bedford, NH
• 27 reviews

Junior: Bedford High School is a lot of work but overall a good school. Don’t do IB Diploma it’s a waste of time and very few colleges recognize it. Also make good relationships with your teachers if you need help it’s worth it. There are a few that seem like they don’t care but it’s really only in the science department. Keeping working at it and go to extra help when you’re struggling and you’ll be fine!
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• A+

• A

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $75,321 Average Teacher Salary

Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District

• School District
• Hollis, NH
• 8 reviews

Senior: The academics are great and I am 100% ready for college, everyone for the most part is very nice. The only problem seems to be drugs, especially since there's not much to do around the area so it's common. Bullying obviously happens, as everywhere, but it's not a huge problem which is awesome! Sports are okay, volleyball and basketball are the best ones to go to and watch. There's plenty of clubs and activities to participate in.
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• A+

• A+

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $75,407 Average Teacher Salary

Bow School District

• School District
• Bow, NH
• 11 reviews

Senior: The general atmosphere of this school has been pleasant, and I have truly enjoyed attending. Like anywhere else, the education is what you make of it, and if you are determined to have an excellent experience you will. The thing that differentiates Bow is the fact that if you want to experience fine arts classes, you will receive excellent instruction. If you want to take hard science courses, you will receive excellent instruction. If you want to take math, or humanities, or even career readiness through the partnership with the CRTC, you will receive top-notch instruction. The lack of weakness anywhere in the curriculum, added to a generally welcoming student body sets Bow apart from all of the rest. I fully recommend it.
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• A-

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $84,443 Average Teacher Salary

Exeter Region Cooperative School District

• School District
• Exeter, NH
• 9 reviews

Senior: The Exeter school system is easily one of the best in the state. After being thoroughly integrated in middle school and learning the basics, high school is whatever the student wants it to be. Exeter offers 4 different class levels so that every student can choose how much they want to be challenged. It is really a great system as it can accommodate for anyone. The schools are also always being updated with the newest technologies. For example, this year's freshman, the class of 2021, received their own personal chrome books: one for every student!
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• A

• A+

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $84,592 Average Teacher Salary

Exeter School District

• School District
• Exeter, NH

• A-

• A+

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $90,769 Average Teacher Salary

Hopkinton School District

• School District
• Contoocook, NH
• 12 reviews

Senior: I write this as a senior who moved to Hopkinton during 8th grade. I have had a wonderful educational experience in Hopkinton. The teachers are genuinely nice people who are willing to help you succeed, and I've heard that the academic success here is very high compared to other schools. There is a large number of students here who are focused on self improvement, and the selection of classes, clubs, and other opportunities is sufficient for all types of interests. I have grown very fond of our "rural" town, which to me seems normal sized. Certainly, this helps tremendously with school safety. Although our population is fairly small, we have a very high rate of involvement in sports, which makes our teams often very competitive on the state level. If there was a downside to Hopkinton, it is the lack of diversity, which obviously can change with time. Other than that, there is no good reason not to attend Hopkinton
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• A-

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $91,399 Average Teacher Salary

Windham School District

• School District
• Windham, NH
• 20 reviews

Junior: As a current student at Windham High School, I can personally say that this school meats the highest standards. I am enrolled in all honors and AP courses and have such a variety of classes available to me. I am constantly challenged with hands-on learning experience that I feel is very valuable. Every student is also given an apple macbook air which makes communication with teachers and peers extremely easy and consistent. As of this year, nearly all of our athletics teams went D1, and there is a club for virtually any interest.
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• A

• A+

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $78,646 Average Teacher Salary

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

• School District
• Gorham, NH

• B

• A-

• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $64,203 Average Teacher Salary

Gilford School District

• School District
• Gilford, NH
• 7 reviews

Alum: Students are given very flexible scheduling which can be a huge upside, and the staff and extracurricular activities are some of the best in state. Once vital classes such as drivers ed, home economics, and economics in general, classes preparing students for the future have since been replaced for more classes under the STEM category. This is a huge disappointment as most students graduated with more academic preparedness but little to none in real world adulthood.
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• B+

• A

• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $72,904 Average Teacher Salary

Contoocook Valley School District

• School District
• Peterborough, NH
• 7 reviews

Alum: ConVal is situated in a quaint, small town. The people both young and old are very open to new ideas, and allocate resources to attempting these ideas. The school is very much the same and welcomed the addition of new sports, clubs, and personalities with open arms. I myself felt this in my Prayer Group, the school's addition of a Gay-Straight Alliance club, and when fellow students took it upon themselves to start Bass-Fishing and Boxing clubs.

Despite this, the academic standards for the majority of the classes suffered. Many people, including myself, felt that some of our fellow students were just being passed along from class to class even if they were not doing the work. A few teachers held onto the belief that teaching should not be compromised for school statistics, but only a select few.
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• B

• A-

• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $89,733 Average Teacher Salary

Hampstead School District

• School District
• Plaistow, NH
• 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.
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• B+

• A

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $93,246 Average Teacher Salary

Conway School District

• School District
• Conway, NH
• 3 reviews

Junior: Most of my teachers were wonderful people. Do I think some of the rules are a little strict? Yes. But do I also recognize the varying individuals and their socioeconomic states? Also yes.
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• B+

• A-

• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $62,357 Average Teacher Salary

Rye School District

• School District
• Greenland, NH

• A-

• A

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $88,682 Average Teacher Salary

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

• School District
• Wolfeboro, NH

• B-

• B+

• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $76,750 Average Teacher Salary

Salem School District

• School District
• Salem, NH
• 23 reviews

Niche User: SHS did get renovated completely, and it's much nicer and safer to walk in than before. Before that, all the Elementary Schools did too, as well as expanded. The CTE Center has improved, which set you up for success if you decide to get a job in the same field as the class you took FOR FREE. I took AutoTech & worked in an actual shop where people brought in their vehicles for repairs and maintenance, and if I got an actual job in an auto shop, I have a portfolio to show my experience. Tons of other school districts have came to us to take these programs. There are changes that I would make to the district like having more lenient rules on dismissing their children, as the secretary threatened to suspend me to my mom.
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• A-

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $80,754 Average Teacher Salary

Goffstown School District

• School District
• Goffstown, NH
• 24 reviews

Alum: Goffstown is a very inclusive district with great students and teachers! I moved into New Boston in 8th grade and my transition was great. Lots of talent and leadership in the music and arts departments as well as sports. I played volleyball and participated in chorus and theater, all which helped shaped me as a person.
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• A-

• A

• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $64,437 Average Teacher Salary