For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,560 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH are Gilford High School, Inter-lakes High School and Prospect Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Belknap County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilford 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Belknap County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 9-13 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Mountain High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Gr: 9-13 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Belmont High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Gr: 9-13 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Laconia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Gr: 9-13 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Belknap County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 1%
21 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5 Elm St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Gr: PK-2 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Belknap County, NH include Gilford High School, Inter-lakes High School and Prospect Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belknap County?
7 public high schools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belknap County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belknap County include: Belmont High School vs. Gilford High School, Gilford High School vs. Belmont High School, Inter-lakes High School vs. Gilford High School
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