Schools · New Hampshire
Best School Counties in New Hampshire 2026
Ranked by graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment.
Top 10 — Schools in New Hampshire
Score reflects schools only — not overall county quality.
All New Hampshire Counties — Schools Rankings
10 counties ranked by schools score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Schools Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grafton County, NH | 79.6 | 44.5 |
| 2 | Rockingham County, NH | 79.3 | 48.9 |
| 3 | Carroll County, NH | 78.3 | 49 |
| 4 | Cheshire County, NH | 70.6 | 43.4 |
| 5 | Sullivan County, NH | 63.3 | 42.8 |
| 6 | Merrimack County, NH | 62.3 | 43.6 |
| 7 | Hillsborough County, NH | 57.2 | 39.3 |
| 8 | Coos County, NH | 56.8 | 41.2 |
| 9 | Strafford County, NH | 56.8 | 40.1 |
| 10 | Belknap County, NH | 56.3 | 38.3 |