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Best Public Schools in Gilford, NH


At a glance
3
Schools
1,050
Students
Top rankedGilford Elementary School51st of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools
Biggest riser
Gilford Middle School up 18 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The city of Gilford, New Hampshire is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Gilford High School, Gilford Elementary School, and Gilford Middle School. These schools are part of the Gilford School District and have consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with two of the three schools ranking among the top in the state.

Gilford Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking 51st out of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in math, with 68% of students proficient or better, and reading, with 58% proficiency. Gilford Middle School also impresses, ranking 36th out of 132 New Hampshire middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's reading proficiency, at 67%, is significantly higher than the state average of 55%. While Gilford High School's math proficiency lags behind the state average, the school maintains a respectable 3-star rating and outperforms the state in reading, with 68% proficiency compared to 55%.

Across the district, the schools demonstrate a commitment to providing equitable access to resources, as evidenced by the relatively similar free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the schools boast low student-teacher ratios, with Gilford Elementary School having the lowest at 9.3 students per teacher. Overall, the Gilford school district appears to be a strong choice for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.

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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.

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