The most improved public high schools in New Hampshire are Moultonborough Academy, Profile Senior High School and Lebanon High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 118
324
Avg. Improved Rank: 202
Most Improved Public High Schools in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Moultonborough Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +324
(from 426 to 102)
(from 426 to 102)
Grades: 9-12
25 Blake Rd.
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5517
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5517
Rank: #22.
Profile Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +305
(from 426 to 121)
(from 426 to 121)
Grades: 9-13
691 Profile Rd.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
Rank: #33.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +294
(from 309 to 15)
(from 309 to 15)
Grades: 9-12
195 Hanover St.
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-2055
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-2055
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +293
(from 349 to 56)
(from 349 to 56)
Grades: 9-13
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Exeter High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +266
(from 350 to 84)
(from 350 to 84)
Grades: 9-12
1 Blue Hawk Dr.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Winnacunnet High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +266
(from 429 to 163)
(from 429 to 163)
Grades: 9-13
1 Alumni Dr.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Rank: #77.
Sunapee Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +248
(from 267 to 19)
(from 267 to 19)
Grades: 9-13
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Rank: #88.
Souhegan Coop High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +226
(from 291 to 65)
(from 291 to 65)
Grades: 9-12
412 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Coe-brown Northwood Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +225
(from 252 to 27)
(from 252 to 27)
Grades: 9-12
907 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hopkinton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +225
(from 309 to 84)
(from 309 to 84)
Grades: 9-12
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Rank: #1111.
Lin-wood Public School (High)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +218
(from 411 to 193)
(from 411 to 193)
Grades: 9-12
72 Linwood Dr.
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603) 745-2214
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603) 745-2214
Rank: #1212.
Woodsville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +217
(from 392 to 175)
(from 392 to 175)
Grades: 9-12
9 High St.
Woodsville, NH 03785
(603) 747-2781
Woodsville, NH 03785
(603) 747-2781
Rank: #1313.
Conant Middle High School (H)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +216
(from 437 to 221)
(from 437 to 221)
Grades: 9-12
3 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Rank: #1414.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +212
(from 417 to 205)
(from 417 to 205)
Grades: 9-12
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Rank: #1515.
Merrimack High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +210
(from 425 to 215)
(from 425 to 215)
Grades: 9-12
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Rank: #1616.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +207
(from 344 to 137)
(from 344 to 137)
Grades: 9-13
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Rank: #1717.
Timberlane Regional High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +206
(from 402 to 196)
(from 402 to 196)
Grades: 9-12
36 Greenough Rd.
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-6541
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-6541
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kingswood Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +201
(from 398 to 197)
(from 398 to 197)
Grades: 9-12
396 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-2055
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-2055
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Campbell High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +201
(from 422 to 221)
(from 422 to 221)
Grades: 9-12
1 Highlander Ct.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 546-0300
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 546-0300
Rank: #2020.
Gilford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +196
(from 313 to 117)
(from 313 to 117)
Grades: 9-12
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Rank: #2121.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +185
(from 221 to 36)
(from 221 to 36)
Grades: 9-13
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Rank: #2222.
Bedford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +182
(from 209 to 27)
(from 209 to 27)
Grades: 9-13
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Rank: #2323.
Hollis-brookline High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +177
(from 197 to 20)
(from 197 to 20)
Grades: 9-12
24 Cavalier Ct.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Rank: #2424.
Mascenic Regional High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +176
(from 407 to 231)
(from 407 to 231)
Grades: 9-12
175 Turnpike Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-1113
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-1113
Rank: #2525.
Londonderry Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +168
(from 303 to 135)
(from 303 to 135)
Grades: 9-12
295 Mammoth Rd.
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-6941
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-6941
Rank: #2626.
Conval Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +166
(from 374 to 208)
(from 374 to 208)
Grades: 9-13
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Rank: #2727.
Prospect Mountain High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +158
(from 379 to 221)
(from 379 to 221)
Grades: 9-13
242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Rank: #2828.
Nashua High School South
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +149
(from 387 to 238)
(from 387 to 238)
Grades: 9-12
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Rank: #2929.
Epping High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +148
(from 379 to 231)
(from 379 to 231)
Grades: 9-12
21 Academy St.
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-5472
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-5472
Rank: #3030.
Kearsarge Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +147
(from 355 to 208)
(from 355 to 208)
Grades: 9-13
457 North Rd.
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-4261
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-4261
Rank: #3131.
Alvirne High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +141
(from 352 to 211)
(from 352 to 211)
Grades: 9-13
200 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Rank: #3232.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +140
(from 286 to 146)
(from 286 to 146)
Grades: 9-13
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Plymouth Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +122
(from 271 to 149)
(from 271 to 149)
Grades: 9-13
86 Old Ward Brg. Rd.
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1444
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1444
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +122
(from 443 to 321)
(from 443 to 321)
Grades: 9-12
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Rank: #3535.
Hanover High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +118
(from 119 to 1)
(from 119 to 1)
Grades: 9-12
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
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