For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,895 students in Exeter, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Exeter, NH are Exeter High School, Virtual Learning Academy (H) and Great Bay Charter School (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Exeter, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Exeter High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Exeter, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exeter High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Blue Hawk Dr.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H)
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Exeter, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13 School St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Exeter, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Exeter, NH include Exeter High School, Virtual Learning Academy (H) and Great Bay Charter School (H).
How many public high schools are located in Exeter?
4 public high schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Exeter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Exeter include: Virtual Learning Academy (H) vs. Great Bay Charter School (H), Great Bay Charter School (H) vs. Virtual Learning Academy (H)
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