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Best Strafford County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,511 students in Strafford County, NH.

The top-ranked public high schools in Strafford County, NH are Oyster River High School, Dover Senior High School and Bud Carlson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Strafford County, NH public high schools have an score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and score of 57% (versus the 62% statewide average). High schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.

Strafford County, NH public high school have a of 85%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Oyster River High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Strafford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Oyster River High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
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55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375

Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Dover Senior High School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
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25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900

Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #33.

Bud Carlson Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678

Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #44.

Spaulding High School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
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130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757

Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #55.

Nute High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591

Gr: 9-13 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #66.

Somersworth High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431

Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #77.

Farmington Senior High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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40 Thayer Dr
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811

Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Strafford County, NH?

The top-ranked public high schools in Strafford County, NH include Oyster River High School, Dover Senior High School and Bud Carlson Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Strafford County?

8 public high schools are located in Strafford County.

What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?

Strafford County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Strafford County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Strafford County include: Somersworth High School vs. Dover Senior High School, Nute High School vs. Farmington Senior High School, Oyster River High School vs. Dover Senior High School