Best Public Schools in Exeter, NH

The city of Exeter, New Hampshire is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools, serving students from across the region. The schools in Exeter generally perform well, with several standout institutions like Exeter High School, which ranks 13th out of 85 New Hampshire high schools, and Virtual Learning Academy (H), a public charter high school that ranks 3rd in the state and has exceptional test scores.

The Exeter School District, which includes Lincoln Street Elementary School and Main Street School, performs well overall, with schools ranking in the top third of the state and strong test scores. In contrast, the Great Bay Charter School, both middle and high school, is the lowest-performing in the area, ranking in the bottom quartile of New Hampshire schools with significantly lower test scores.

The racial makeup of Exeter's schools is predominantly white, ranging from 79.53% to 97.25% white students, with limited diversity. The free and reduced lunch rates also vary, with the charter schools generally having higher rates than the traditional public schools. Overall, the data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in Exeter, with the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School and Exeter Region Cooperative School District standing out as the top-performing institutions in the area.