2020 Best Public High Schools in Hillsborough CountyAbout this List

Academy for Science & Design High School

• Public School
• Nashua, NH
• 9-12
• 73 reviews

Senior: Love my school! Great opportunities and experiences, like internships and volunteering. My teachers go the extra mile to help me understand tough topics, and are extremely knowledgeable in their fields. The school has shaped me to be the person I am today.
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• A+

• 190 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bedford High School

• Bedford School District, NH
• 9-12
• 476 reviews

Senior: BHS really sets you up to succeed. It offers many AP, IB, and Honors courses that are both intriguing and challenging. The majority of teachers here are great! They are very passionate about helping their students and are approachable. The school is a little crowded now, though, which is a problem. The clubs at BHS also give students so many opportunities to explore their interests. Unfortunately, BHS is arguably less focused on STEM than many other schools nearby, but they are definitely making an effort to change this. For example, they just added 2 new computer science courses (the AP ones)!
Read 476 Reviews

• A

• 1,492 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hollis-Brookline High School

• Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District, NH
• 9-12
• 255 reviews

Junior: HBHS has great academic programs, even if they are a little small (which is justified because of our small population). There are also many extracurriculars to join that satisfy many interests, and it’s easy to create your own. However, there is a lack of unity in the community. Volunteers and helpers for events are sometimes hard to come by, and many events are either competitive or overlooked by those who aren’t involved (with the exception of guitar night which is great). Still, HB is a pretty good place to go to school, especially if you’re planning on going to college.
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• A

• 829 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Souhegan Cooperative High School

• Public School
• Amherst, NH
• 9-12
• 144 reviews

Senior: Souhegan is a generally welcoming and positive community with excellent academic programs. It has a very progressive school culture, and is a mostly positive place. Diversity is a struggle due to Amherst/Mont Vernon's demographics, there are next to no teachers and administrators of color. Teachers are mostly considerate of students' needs and dedicated to seeing their students succeed. An overall positive learning environment with high-quality education and a high level of respect between students and faculty.
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• A

• 831 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nashua High School South

• Nashua School District, NH
• 9-12
• 396 reviews

Senior: The academics and teachers who educate students at Nashua High South are excellent. The CTE programs that offer career readiness and insight to fields of study are unlike any other school district and truly allow students to differentiate their studies into subjects that will positively impact their future. For instance, students can earn certification for trades that can instantly be used in the job field (such as HVAC, Electric and many others) and others offer college credits through dual enrollment through local universities (Rivier and Nashua Community College) that will help a student prepare for their intended occupations of choice. The sports at NHSS have not been successful as of recent and it has a negative impact on attendance and spirit.Nashua High South offers a truly different high school experience with small, very minute flaws that could be improved to overall increase a students’ experience both socially and academically.
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• A-

• 1,790 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Goffstown High School

• Goffstown School District, NH
• 9-12
• 348 reviews

Senior: This school has created so many wonderful memories for me! The school spirit among classes is undying and the clubs they provide help students become more involved in the school environment. Some classes could use more options for teachers, as some students learn differently, and may struggle to understand one teacher's limited skillset. When you do get a good teacher in your class, it is easy to connect with them and get help outside of class if needed. If you aren't satisfied with the class you are in, then the guidance counselors are readily available to make changes to your schedule anytime. Overall, the staff and student body are positive and work together to create a great learning environment for teenagers.
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• B+

• 1,107 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Conval Regional High School

• Contoocook Valley School District, NH
• 9-12
• 151 reviews

Senior: My experience at Conval has been nothing but extraordinary. There is a friend for everyone at Conval because our personalities are strong. Conval has teachers that go deeper into relationships with students than most surface levels. This creates a more comfortable learning environment that allows students to feel an openness with their teachers allowing for questions to be asked, and capabilities to grow. Conval has taught me the most about sportsmanship in sports, and how to build a foundation for a team who can trust each other. Conval is always having new activities, competitions, and interesting clubs to participate in. Conval is not perfect, but Conval does allow for every person to find something extraordinary in themselves.
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• B+

• 737 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Campbell High School

• Litchfield School District, NH
• 9-12
• 153 reviews

Senior: Very good and enabling teachers. Attentive community and people that want to make changes for the better. Unfortunately, a low budget, difficulty retaining amazing teachers, and a science department in need of more funding. There is simply not enough opportunity for higher level students. There are many honors courses and AP courses, which are manageable and only provide a small increase in difficulty than other courses. The AP classes do well in preparing for AP tests, especially AP Biology and AP AB Calculus.
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• B

• 462 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Milford High School

• Milford School District, NH
• 9-12
• 193 reviews

Junior: I liked Milford High School because of the overall atmosphere. I bonded very well with the teachers. Since it is a small school, all the teacher get to know you. I have even created friendships with my teachers. One of my past teachers emailed me to say happy birthday! At Milford High School, the teachers become very close to you. Another one of my teachers would walk around the classroom before starting the lesson to ask how everyone was doing. They care about each and every student. Once, I was struggling in math once so my teacher stayed after school with me for extra help every single day! In addition, the students here are very close to each other. I have never heard of any bullying incidents. We have grown up together since elementary school and would never put each other down.
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• B

• 828 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nashua High School North

• Nashua School District, NH
• 9-12
• 271 reviews

Senior: My experience at Nashua North has been nothing but amazing! I am brutally going to miss this school and everything about it. The school culture and Titan Pride is infectious. Our school unity is outstanding and we are all one big family. However, one concern I have with the school district is our lack of teachers. We have a low number so we are forced to combine certain classes together. For example, I have two classes this semester that are level combined. With that being said, I am a honors student but my learning process was affected due to other students who were at a different learning level. It overall slowed everything down. It is not a big deal but I wish the classes were split. Besides that minor flaw, North is hands down one of the best schools in the state!
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• B

• 1,729 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Merrimack High School

• Merrimack School District, NH
• 9-12
• 245 reviews

Senior: Merrimack High School has provided me with my future. It has given me the opportunity to go to college and further my education. The teachers are passionate about teaching their students because they love to see us grow and learn and become passionate about the subjects they teach. The counselors are always there to help us with whatever we need whether it's a personal issue, or a question about college. The school district raises us in a way that makes us all feel like a community, shows us the value of friendship, and the harm in bullying. Overall, I will miss this school so much and would spend another 4 years here in a heartbeat.
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• B

• 1,174 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manchester Central High School

• Manchester School District, NH
• 9-12
• 326 reviews

Alum: I liked that (for the most part) my AP teachers really knew what they were talking about! My AP teachers were truly passionate about the material they were teaching, which made the classes much more enjoyable to go to. I liked that Central had a lot of clubs to get involved with so you always had the opportunity to be a part of one that you cared about. What I would like to see changed was how Central really does "pick favorites." The smartest person in the grade was voted class president, president of student council, captain of the baseball team, was picked to MC at every assembly. It was obvious that they emphasized that person's success over others. This is just disappointing to see as many of the students at this school are eager to do as well as the favorites, yet they aren't given those opportunities because they aren't the favorite themselves.
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• B

• 1,532 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School

• Wilton-Lyndeboro School District, NH
• 9-12
• 20 reviews

Alum: Wilton Lyndeborough Co-op (WLC) was an amazing place. The small school made everyone feel a part of everything. All of the sports teams had great camaraderie as you saw your teammates every day in school and got to hang out after school. The entire school is a community and everyone knows everyone. The teachers are very nice and some even teach excellently. The problem with WLC is that they do not have much money to go and hire amazing teachers for every post, so they have to settle for some sub-par instructors. The academics varies based on the class and the resources arent there, but it is a wonderful school and if I could go back and do high school over again, there is nowhere I'd rather be than at WLC. Go Warriors!
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• B-

• 170 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pelham High School

• Pelham School District, NH
• 9-12
• 69 reviews

Senior: Pelham High is a small school, therefore it is a close knit community, almost like a large extended family gathering each day. This provides great opportunity for school spirit. Classes are either difficult or painfully easy. Overall, the curriculum could be more challenging. There is however, always places to seek help, whether with teachers or other students, for those more challenging classes. Pelham High also allows its students to take running start classes which is a quality that makes me grateful. By taking these classes, in terms of cost and education, students here are already one foot ahead in college. Being apart of such a small school allows the teachers to learn every student on a personal basis, making learning all the more impactful. My experience at Pelham High School has been overall, a wonderful experience of which has given me the opportunity to reach my future goals.
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• B-

• 655 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alvirne High School

• Hudson School District, NH
• 9-12
• 202 reviews

Junior: I have been at Alvirne for two years now and overall I have had a good experience. Most of my teachers have been fantastic and helpful. I have had great experiences with the social studies department. The career and technical education classes, such as forestry, health science, welding, and more, are also exceptional. One program that stands out is the unified program, with sports, classes, and activities for students to make friends and promote inclusion and understanding. I believe that Alvirne does well with college readiness; I often hear about PSATs, SATs, and ACTs on the announcements, plus the school offers a college planning night for parents and encourages students to apply for college.
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• B-

• 1,267 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John Stark Regional High School

• Public School
• Weare, NH
• 9-12
• 208 reviews

Alum: I attended John Stark from 2010-2014 and it was a good experience for me. The town of Weare, NH is very small, so everyone I went to high school with, I had already known since kindergarten. John Stark was a little different however, because it was shared with the next town over. It is great to meet new people that you may not have ever had the chance of meeting if you only stuck with all the same kids you had known your whole life. Sharing a school brings more diversity into the program. Stark has wonderful teachers, some I still keep in contact with even after graduating from college. They have excellent programs including clubs, sports, and intraschool activities. I was a part of a Peer Leadership program that was technically a class we took during the day, but also did activities out of school. There are just a lot of opportunities for kids to expand their education and get involved and it was a really great school.
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• B-

• 673 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manchester School of Technology

• Manchester School District, NH
• 9-12
• 12 reviews

Alum: Manchester School of Technology is great for those who are very driven or desire to broaden their skills. The classes are generally self-paced and the teachers are all very helpful and friendly. Manchester School of Technology is also wonderful at preparing students for college with the way they create schedules, the way the days are run, and with how things are graded. If the student is driven enough, they can even graduate a year early like I did! Over all, I loved my experience at the Manchester School of Technology and I know I'm going to miss it.
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• C+

• 332 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manchester Memorial High School

• Manchester School District, NH
• 9-12
• 358 reviews

Senior: Relatively a good school, definitely gets a bad rap for being in Manchester. But let me say this- I've transferred to every highschool in Manchester except Central and honestly? I've never seen more committed and inspired teachers who are really out here to help kids learn. Obviously, there's a few bad eggs in the bunch, but seriously. These teachers want to help you, thats something I can't really say for many of the other schools I went to. Kids at Memorial can seem a little rough and threatening on the surface, but honestly? Most of the kids there aren't as scary as they want to seem when you get to know them.
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• C+

• 1,466 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hillsboro-Deering High School

• Hillsboro Deering Cooperative School District, NH
• 9-12
• 42 reviews

Alum: The community and school spirit at Hillsboro-Deering High School is out of this word. You never feel like a number on a spreadsheet, you feel as though you are a part of a large family. The staff is friendly and engaging with students, and they want to see their students succeed
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• C+

• 342 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mascenic Regional High School

• Mascenic Regional School District, NH
• 9-12
• 83 reviews

• C

• 340 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manchester West High School

• Manchester School District, NH
• 9-12
• 116 reviews

Alum: High School is all about what you make of it. West provided me with many opportunities in terms of college readiness, academic assistance, volunteer opportunities, as well as opportunities to become involved within the school. I made good use of the opportunities West provided me with and as a result, left with the education, college readiness, and overall bitter sweet memories that a well rounded high school provided with their students.
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• C

• 860 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Founders Academy

• Public School
• Manchester, NH
• 9-10
• 3 reviews

Freshman: Founders Academy is an institution that aims to prepare students to become contributing citizens and leaders for the future of our society. The school has a classical curriculum that focuses primarily on subjects like math, literature, history, and rhetoric. The school has a great technology program that teaches students how to take advantage of all our resources, and overall, really helps prepare for college to make the transition as smooth as possible. Students are expected to work to their greatest ability and to follow the school's Code of Conduct, which highlights certain virtues that are crucial to success. Altogether, The Founders Academy provides an enriching education for students, to guide them along a path of virtue, knowledge, and truth, to become leaders of the future.
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• NG

• 55 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Making Community Connections Charter High School

• Public School
• Manchester, NH
• 9-12

• NG

• 53 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio