Total enrollment
3,254
-172 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Coos County
New Hampshire · Public K-12
Coos County reports 22 public K-12 schools and roughly 3,254 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high.
4-year change in Coos County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Coos County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New Hampshire | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.0% | #10 of 10 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,254 | #10 of 10 | #1,755 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #10 of 10 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.1:1 | #1 of 10 | #31 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 43.2% | #1 of 10 | #1,957 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.8% | #9 of 9 | #2,309 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Coos County school rankings
Residents
31,271
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
12 districts
Enrollment
3,254
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,677
Below New Hampshire avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.2%
Above New Hampshire avg
Elementary
13
1,819 students
Middle
3
413 students
High
6
1,022 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Berlin School District
969 students · 12 districts in Coos County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Coos 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
50
16.0% under 18
Test scores in Coos County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 16 schools ranked. New Hampshire state average: 55.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Gorham High School· 65.0%
- Gorham Middle School· 51.0%
- White Mountains Regional High School· 51.0%
- Stewartstown Community School· 50.0%
- Groveton Elementary School· 46.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Berlin Middle School· 31.0%
- Stratford Public School· 32.0%
- Berlin Elementary School· 37.0%
- Heartwood Public Charter School· 38.0%
- Edward Fenn School· 41.0%
Cities in Coos County
About Coos County
In New Hampshire, Coos County is a sparse county of about 31,271 residents. 22 public schools across the county teaches about 3,254 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,677, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 36% lower than the New Hampshire median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Coos County comprises 13 elementary schools (1,819 students), 3 middle schools (413), and 6 high schools (1,022).
Berlin School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 969 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,254 students, contracted 5% from the 3,426 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 21 to 22 across the same 4-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Coos County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data