Best Public High Schools in Rochester, NH (2025-26)

Best Rochester Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,416 students in Rochester, NH.

The top ranked public high schools in Rochester, NH are Bud Carlson Academy and Spaulding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rochester, NH public high schools have an score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and score of 53% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.

Rochester, NH public high school have a of 80%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Spaulding High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rochester, NH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bud Carlson Academy

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

Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Spaulding High School

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

Gr: 9-12 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rochester, New Hampshire

Rochester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Maple Street School (Closed 2013)

27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481

Gr: K-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Nancy Loud School (Closed 2023)

5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486

Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)

Charter School

100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rochester, NH?

The top ranked public high schools in Rochester, NH include Bud Carlson Academy and Spaulding High School.

How many public high schools are located in Rochester?

2 public high schools are located in Rochester.

What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?

Rochester public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).