Belknap County schools ranked by test score
Latest NHSAS year (2024-25). 22 schools in Belknap County, New Hampshire with reported English Language Arts scores. New Hampshire state average: 55.2%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter-Lakes High School Meredith · Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District | High | 71.0% | +15.8pp |
| 2 | New Hampton Community School New Hampton · Newfound Area School District | Elementary | 69.0% | +13.8pp |
| 3 | Gilford High School Gilford · Gilford School District | High | 68.0% | +12.8pp |
| 4 | Gilford Middle School Gilford · Gilford School District | Middle | 67.0% | +11.8pp |
| 5 | Prospect Mountain High School Alton · Prospect Mountain JMA School District | High | 67.0% | +11.8pp |
| 6 | Gilmanton Elementary School Gilmanton IW · Gilmanton School District | Elementary | 63.0% | +7.8pp |
| 7 | Belmont Middle School Belmont · Shaker Regional School District | Middle | 60.0% | +4.8pp |
| 8 | Sanbornton Central School Sanbornton · Winnisquam Regional School District | Elementary | 59.0% | +3.8pp |
| 9 | Gilford Elementary School Gilford · Gilford School District | Elementary | 58.0% | +2.8pp |
| 10 | Belmont Elementary School Belmont · Shaker Regional School District | Elementary | 57.0% | +1.8pp |
| 11 | Belmont High School Belmont · Shaker Regional School District | High | 57.0% | +1.8pp |
| 12 | Winnisquam Regional High School Tilton · Winnisquam Regional School District | High | 56.0% | +0.8pp |
| 13 | Inter-Lakes Middle School Meredith · Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District | Middle | 54.0% | -1.2pp |
| 14 | Elm Street School Laconia · Laconia School District | Elementary | 52.0% | -3.2pp |
| 15 | Inter-Lakes Elementary School Meredith · Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District | Elementary | 50.0% | -5.2pp |
| 16 | Pleasant Street School Laconia · Laconia School District | Elementary | 48.0% | -7.2pp |
| 17 | Alton Central School (Elem) Alton · Alton School District | Elementary | 46.0% | -9.2pp |
| 18 | Laconia Middle School Laconia · Laconia School District | Middle | 46.0% | -9.2pp |
| 19 | Laconia High School Laconia · Laconia School District | High | 45.0% | -10.2pp |
| 20 | Winnisquam Regional Middle School Tilton · Winnisquam Regional School District | Middle | 41.0% | -14.2pp |
| 21 | Woodland Heights Elementary School Laconia · Laconia School District | Elementary | 38.0% | -17.2pp |
| 22 | Barnstead Elementary School Ctr. Barnstead · Barnstead School District | Elementary | 31.0% | -24.2pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the NHSAS % Above Proficient (lvl 3+4) threshold on the latest available NHSAS English Language Arts test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Belknap County, New Hampshire with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the New Hampshire statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full New Hampshire ranking.