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Conval Regional High School

Public Grades 9-12
59th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 89 New Hampshire High Schools
Better than 34% of New Hampshire high schools
Summary

Conval Regional High School is a public school serving about 645 students in grades 9–12 in Peterborough, a small southwestern New Hampshire community and part of the Contoocook Valley School District. The school ranks 59th out of 89 New Hampshire high schools, placing it in the 34th percentile. Its results are mixed: graduation and dropout outcomes are better than the state average, while academic performance—especially mathematics—needs significant improvement.

Mathematics is the clearest concern. Only 19% of students were proficient, compared with 40% in the district and 44% statewide. The school’s SAT mathematics proficiency was also low at 19%, suggesting a persistent issue rather than a single testing-year problem. Reading is much stronger: 56% of students were proficient, essentially matching district and state results. Science proficiency was 33%, below the state’s 38% but better than nearby Monadnock Regional High School and Mascenic Regional High School. For comparison, Milford High School currently ranks much higher and reports 36% math proficiency, while Hillsboro-Deering High School has a similar math result but a higher overall ranking.

There are encouraging signs in student persistence: Conval’s 2024–25 graduation rate was 89.2%, above the 87.0% state rate, and its 1.9% dropout rate was below the state’s 2.3%. However, graduation has fallen from more than 94% in earlier years, and the school’s overall ranking remains well below its stronger 2017–18 and 2021–22 results. The most serious concern is special education effectiveness, which ranked near the bottom statewide in the latest data. Families may want to ask about mathematics improvement plans, academic support, progress monitoring, and services for students receiving special education. Overall, Conval appears better at helping students remain enrolled through graduation than at producing strong academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics.

645
Students ?
11.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$20,952
Per pupil spending ?
22.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 184 Hancock Rd.
       Peterborough, NH  03458-2196

(603) 924-3869

District: Contoocook Valley School District


Feeder schools for Conval Regional High School:

Elementary:    Antrim Elementary School
    Dublin Consolidated School
    Francestown Elementary School
    Greenfield Elementary School
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Middle:    Great Brook School
    South Meadow School
Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2015 → 34th in 2026
Strengths
✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (37% vs 46% meeting standards)
!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2015
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school37%
District avg40%
New Hampshire avg46%
59th of 89
New Hampshire public high schools ?
Bottom 34%▼ down 29 pts since 2016
From top 37% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
84th of 166Contoocook Valley School District among New Hampshire districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Hampshire percentileRating
202634.559 of 8933.7%★★☆☆☆
202531.161 of 8629.1%★★☆☆☆
202449.938 of 8756.3%★★★☆☆
202340.547 of 8544.7%★★☆☆☆
202260.523 of 8572.9%★★★★☆
202142.547 of 8444.0%★★☆☆☆
201871.718 of 8177.8%★★★★☆
201763.427 of 8267.1%★★★☆☆
201658.931 of 8463.1%★★★☆☆
201550.238 of 7750.6%★★★☆☆
201440.160 of 8529.4%★★☆☆☆
201357.931 of 8362.7%★★★☆☆
201244.951 of 8338.6%★★☆☆☆
201142.050 of 8138.3%★★☆☆☆
201064.525 of 8169.1%★★★★☆
200958.429 of 7963.3%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Hampshire percentileRating
202626.162 of 8022.5%★☆☆☆☆
202523.567 of 8016.3%★☆☆☆☆
202455.131 of 8161.7%★★★☆☆
202345.441 of 7847.4%★★☆☆☆
202251.135 of 7955.7%★★★☆☆
202145.428 of 5952.5%★★★☆☆
201944.931 of 6350.8%★★★☆☆
201883.26 of 6090.0%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Hampshire percentileRating
202641.543 of 8146.9%★★☆☆☆
202539.251 of 7834.6%★★☆☆☆
202446.038 of 8253.7%★★★☆☆
202335.747 of 7839.7%★★☆☆☆
202269.618 of 7876.9%★★★★☆
202140.434 of 6043.3%★★☆☆☆
201975.110 of 6183.6%★★★★☆
201854.522 of 6163.9%★★★☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Hampshire percentileRating
202610.332 of 333.0%☆☆☆☆☆
202438.321 of 3234.4%★★☆☆☆
202360.112 of 2958.6%★★★☆☆
202234.722 of 3231.3%★★☆☆☆
202111.813 of 147.1%★☆☆☆☆
201939.420 of 3135.5%★★☆☆☆
201833.817 of 2119.0%★☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Hampshire percentileRating
202634.360 of 8831.8%★★☆☆☆
202534.458 of 8632.6%★★☆☆☆
202450.839 of 8755.2%★★★☆☆
202344.040 of 8351.8%★★★☆☆
202258.625 of 8570.6%★★★★☆
202143.335 of 6747.8%★★★☆☆
201959.019 of 6671.2%★★★★☆
201871.412 of 6481.3%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2026)47th percentile+13 vs school
White (2026)32nd percentile~ school
Female (2026)22nd percentile-11 vs school
Special Education (2026)3rd percentile-31 vs school
By subject vs New Hampshire (2025-2026) ?
Reading56%~ state avg
Science33%-5 vs state
Mathematics19%-25 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Open Quote A Disappointing Education Experience

Having experienced the SAU #1 ConVal school district firsthand, I must caution parents against entrusting their children's education to this organization. The entire district seems to operate under the thumb of the teachers union, resulting in a culture where mediocrity is tolerated and excellence is rarely rewarded.

One of the most glaring issues is the "one for all and all for one" mentality that pervades the SAU and school board. This approach fails to distinguish between top-performing teachers and those who consistently underperform. It's disheartening to see dedicated educators who strive for excellence lumped together with individuals who continuously produce subpar results in their classrooms.

Shockingly, only a quarter of the teachers within the ConVal school system demonstrate they are worth their salaries. This leaves a staggering majority whose contributions to students' academic growth and development are questionable at best.

Equally concerning is the mismanagement at the highest levels of the SAU. Instead of focusing on prudent financial stewardship and educational innovation, the superintendent has been preoccupied with suing the State of New Hampshire to secure additional funding for the district. This misplaced priority not only reflects a lack of strategic leadership but also raises doubts about the superintendent's ability to manage budgets responsibly and effectively.

Furthermore, the overall administration of the SAU #1 ConVal district appears out of touch with the needs of students and families. Important decisions are seemingly made without sufficient consideration for their impact on educational outcomes or community welfare.

In conclusion, SAU #1 ConVal fails to uphold standards of excellence in education due to its union-dominated governance, indiscriminate treatment of educators, and misdirected leadership priorities. Parents seeking a school district committed to fostering academic achievement and accountability should look elsewhere until substantial reforms are implemented to address these systemic issues. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Open Quote Severe turnover in staff!! Terrible intervention, poor IEP and lack in accomodations. Close Quote





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In the 2024-25 school year, 645 students attended Conval Regional High School.

Conval Regional High School ranks 59th of 89 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Conval Regional High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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Latest New Hampshire data All new data »
2025–26 NH SAS & SAT test scoresSep 7, 2026
2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 12, 2025
2024–25 NH SAS & SAT test scoresSep 6, 2025
2015–16 through 2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesJul 30, 2025


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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