For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,975 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH are Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Conant Middle High School (H) and Keene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Cheshire County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Conant Middle High School (H), with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Cheshire County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Conant Middle High School (H)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Keene High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Monadnock Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Fall Mountain Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Leaf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Hinsdale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Gr: K | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Gr: 1-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Gr: 1-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 7%
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Gr: 11-12 | 54 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH include Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Conant Middle High School (H) and Keene High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheshire County?
8 public high schools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cheshire County include: Monadnock Regional High School vs. Keene High School, Keene High School vs. Monadnock Regional High School, Fall Mountain Regional High School vs. Keene High School
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