Best Public Schools in Alton, NH


Summary:

The city of Alton, New Hampshire is home to two schools: Alton Central School (Elem) and Prospect Mountain High School. While Alton Central School (Elem) serves elementary students, Prospect Mountain High School is the standout school in the area, ranking 33rd out of 86 high schools in New Hampshire and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prospect Mountain High School outperforms the state average in academic areas like reading and science, with 67% of students proficient or better in reading compared to the state average of 55%. The school also boasts a higher 4-year graduation rate of 89.1% and a lower dropout rate of 2.5% than state averages. In contrast, Alton Central School (Elem) struggles academically, ranking 178th out of 224 elementary schools and earning a 1-star rating.

The significant difference in performance between the elementary and high school in Alton suggests a potential disparity in the quality of education across grade levels in the Alton School District. While Prospect Mountain JMA School District is ranked 67th out of 158 districts in New Hampshire, the Alton School District is ranked 131st, indicating room for improvement in the district's overall educational outcomes.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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