Summary:
Contoocook, New Hampshire, has one listed high school: Hopkinton High School, serving grades 9–12. The school enrolls 284 students and is part of the Hopkinton School District, which ranks 25th out of 166 New Hampshire districts, around the 85th percentile. Its 12:1 student-teacher ratio suggests a relatively supportive environment, and its location in the small community of Contoocook may appeal to families seeking a less crowded high school setting.
Hopkinton High School is a strong performer statewide. It ranks 9th among 89 New Hampshire high schools, placing it near the 90th percentile and earning a five-star rating. The school’s 98.5% graduation rate is 11.5 percentage points above the state average, while its reported dropout rate is 0%, compared with 2.3% statewide. Academic results are also consistently favorable: proficiency is 80% in reading, 52% in mathematics, and 57% in science, compared with statewide rates of 55%, 44%, and 38%, respectively. SAT results are similarly strong, with 52% proficiency in mathematics and 80% in reading.
The most notable recent change at Hopkinton High School is its 24-point increase in NH SAS mathematics proficiency, from 28% to 52%. Mathematics remains the main area to watch because the school trails the Hopkinton School District average of 59%, although it still exceeds the state average. Reading is the clearest strength, with school proficiency seven points above the district and 25 points above the state. Science results are also well above state levels, despite a small year-over-year decline. Overall, families will find a small, highly ranked school with excellent graduation outcomes, strong reading and science performance, and meaningful recent progress in mathematics.
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