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Cheshire County

New Hampshire · Public K-12

41 public K-12 schools operate inside Cheshire County, with roughly 8,365 students enrolled, an average of 204 per campus. That works out to 28 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Cheshire County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,298
-629 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
39
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
41
19 districts
Enrollment
8,365
NCES CCD
Median income
$83,329
Below New Hampshire avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.9%
Above New Hampshire avg
Elementary
28
4,456 students
Middle
6
1,468 students
High
7
2,441 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Keene School District
3,007 students · 19 districts in Cheshire County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cheshire County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
35.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
17.8% under 18

Test scores in Cheshire County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. New Hampshire state average: 55.2%.

See all 29 schools in Cheshire County ranked by score →

All schools (41)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Keene High SchoolKeeneHigh09-121,288·
Keene Middle SchoolKeeneMiddle06-08626·
Monadnock Regional High SchoolSwanzeyHigh09-12448·
Conant Middle High School (H)JaffreyHigh09-12336·
Rindge Memorial SchoolRindgeElementaryPK-05324·
Winchester SchoolWinchesterElementaryPK-08322·
Cutler Elementary SchoolW. SwanzeyElementary03-06316·
Symonds Elementary SchoolKeeneElementaryKG-05299·
Fuller Elementary SchoolKeeneElementaryKG-05275·
Mt. Caesar Elementary SchoolE. SwanzeyElementaryPK-02268·
Chesterfield Central SchoolChesterfieldElementaryKG-08253·
Jaffrey Grade SchoolJaffreyElementaryPK-05250·
Monadnock Regional Middle SchoolE. SwanzeyMiddle07-08249·
Hinsdale Elementary SchoolHinsdaleElementaryPK-05242·
Conant Middle High School (M)JaffreyMiddle06-08241·
Franklin Elementary SchoolKeeneElementaryKG-05234·
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)KeeneElementaryKG-08219·
Wheelock Elementary SchoolKeeneElementaryKG-05192·
Marlborough Elementary SchoolMarlboroughElementaryPK-08164·
Hinsdale High SchoolHinsdaleHigh09-12155·
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary SchoolFitzwilliamElementaryPK-06150·
Westmoreland SchoolWestmorelandElementaryKG-08125·
Walpole Elementary SchoolWalpoleMiddle05-08123·
Hinsdale Middle High SchoolHinsdaleMiddle06-08121·
Troy Elementary SchoolTroyElementaryPK-06116·
Vilas Elementary SchoolAlsteadMiddle05-08108·
Jonathan Daniels SchoolKeeneElementaryPK-PK93·
North Walpole SchoolNorth WalpoleElementary02-0482·
Making Community Connections Charter School - MonadnockKeeneHigh09-1280·
Surry Village Charter SchoolSurryElementaryKG-0879·
Walpole Primary SchoolWalpoleElementaryPK-0172·
Alstead Primary SchoolAlsteadElementaryPK-0469·
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)KeeneHigh09-1267·
LEAF Charter SchoolAlsteadHigh09-1267·
Nelson Elementary SchoolNelsonElementaryKG-0558·
Dublin Consolidated SchoolDublinElementaryKG-0556·
John D. Perkins AcademyMarlowElementaryPK-0655·
Gilsum STEAM AcademyGilsumElementaryKG-0650·
Wells Memorial SchoolHarrisvilleElementaryKG-0647·
James Faulkner Elementary SchoolStoddardElementaryKG-0546·
Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public SchoolKeeneElementaryM-M··

Cities in Cheshire County

Keene11 schoolsAlstead3 schoolsHinsdale3 schoolsJaffrey3 schoolsE. Swanzey2 schoolsWalpole2 schoolsChesterfield1 schoolDublin1 schoolFitzwilliam1 schoolGilsum1 schoolHarrisville1 schoolMarlborough1 schoolMarlow1 schoolNelson1 schoolNorth Walpole1 schoolRindge1 schoolStoddard1 schoolSurry1 schoolSwanzey1 schoolTroy1 schoolW. Swanzey1 schoolWestmoreland1 schoolWinchester1 school

About Cheshire County

In New Hampshire, Cheshire County is a middle-population county of about 77,297 residents. 41 public schools across the county educates about 8,365 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $83,329, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the New Hampshire median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Cheshire County covers 28 elementary schools (4,456 students), 6 middle schools (1,468), and 7 high schools (2,441).

The largest single district in Cheshire County is Keene School District, which alone enrolls about 3,007 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cheshire County has declined 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,927 students to 8,298. The school count climbed from 38 to 39 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Cheshire County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has 41 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,365 students.
How many high schools are in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 2,441 students.
How many middle schools are in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,468 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has 28 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,456 students.
What is the largest school district in Cheshire County?
Keene School District is the largest school district in Cheshire County, serving approximately 3,007 students. The county contains 19 school districts overall.
What is the population of Cheshire County?
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has a population of approximately 77,297, with a median age of 44. About 17.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cheshire County?
Median household income in Cheshire County is $83,329, below the New Hampshire average of $89,682. About 4.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cheshire County?
Approximately 35.5% of adults 25 and older in Cheshire County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cheshire County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 29.9% of students in Cheshire County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New Hampshire county average of 28.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheshire County schools?
Across Cheshire County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.

Cheshire County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data