For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Rochester, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spaulding High School, with 87% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bud Carlson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rochester, New Hampshire 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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).
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